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Event: GC 282     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Secoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Secoy lands with a cross.
Secoy moves away from the strike by Thacker.
As Thacker looks to move away, Secoy throws a big counter combo but Thacker just gets out of the way.
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secoy tried to counter with a leg kick but Thacker avoided it.
Secoy throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Secoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thacker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Secoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Secoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Secoy slips under a jab from Thacker.
Thacker misses the jab.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Secoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Secoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy cracks Thacker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Secoy moved away.
We've been told by Secoy's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Secoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Secoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Secoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Secoy checks a leg kick.
Secoy slips under a jab.
Secoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Secoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Secoy misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Secoy off the cage and back into range.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Secoy's shoulder, as Secoy tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker throws a solid leg kick but Secoy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thacker.
Secoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Secoy swinging wildly here.
Secoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Secoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Secoy moves away and avoids it.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Secoy jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
Thacker cracks Secoy with a good jab.
Thacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Secoy lands a jab to the head.
Thacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thacker throws a leg kick that misses.
Thacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Secoy scores with a nice strike.
Thacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Secoy on the side of the head.
Secoy moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Secoy lands a jab.
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thacker. That's going to slow Secoy down.
A low kick from Secoy misses
and Thacker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Secoy's knee momentarily.
Secoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thacker. Thacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Secoy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Secoy.
Thacker cracks the inside of Secoy's front leg.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Secoy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thacker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thacker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Secoy slips under a jab.
Thacker connects with a body shot.
Thacker misses with a kick to the body
and Secoy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Secoy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Secoy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Secoy blocks a head kick by Thacker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Secoy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thacker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thacker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Secoy.
Thacker misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely.
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
A low kick from Secoy is predictable there
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Secoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Thacker lands with a straight right. Secoy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Thacker fakes the leg kick and cracks Secoy in the body.
Secoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Secoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thacker scores with a nice strike.
Azamat Secoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Secoy throws a looping overhand right but Thacker ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thacker misses.
Secoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Secoy slips the punch.
Secoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Secoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Secoy throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
Secoy scores with a jab to the head.
Secoy throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker throws a lazy head kick
and Secoy counters with an inside leg kick.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Secoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Secoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Thacker should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Thacker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Secoy lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Secoy.
Thacker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick from Secoy.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Secoy scores with a nice right hand.
Secoy throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thacker lands a body shot.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Secoy saw that one coming.
Secoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Secoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thacker misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. Secoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Secoy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Secoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Secoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Secoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Secoy misses with a leg kick. #T2#
A big right from Secoy misses.
Secoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Secoy tenderised Thacker's leg. Thacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Secoy throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Secoy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thacker throws a push kick but Secoy slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Secoy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Secoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Secoy swings widly with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Secoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thacker lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Secoy connects with a high kick.
Thacker throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Secoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thacker.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Thacker tests Secoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Secoy throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Secoy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Thacker.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Secoy looks to land a body kick but Thacker moved away.
A head kick misses from Secoy.
Thacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Secoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thacker's head.
Thacker looks to land a combination but Secoy avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thacker. #T4#
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Thacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Secoy misses with a head kick.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Secoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Secoy defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Secoy.
A swing and a miss from Secoy.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Secoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker misses the jab.
Secoy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Secoy swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Secoy is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Thacker.
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 Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Secoy.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Secoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Secoy lands a leg kick that knocks Thacker off balance momentarily.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Secoy blocks a low kick nicely.
Thacker lands a leg kick that knocks Secoy off balance momentarily.
Secoy scores with a nice right hand.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
That kick from Thacker tenderised Secoy's leg. Secoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Secoy throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Secoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secoy throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Secoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Secoy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.#T1#
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Secoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.
Jab by Thacker.
Thacker throws the left hand but Secoy avoids the punch easily.
Secoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Secoy misses with a double jab.
Secoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Secoy's shoulder, as Secoy tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker jabs at Secoy's body.
Secoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Secoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker throws a jab when Secoy was well out of range.
Secoy throws a good cross that connects.
Secoy walks into a left hand.
Secoy blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Secoy.
Secoy is looking to score with low kicks.
Secoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Secoy tries a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Secoy connects with a jab.
Secoy walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Secoy drops his hands momentarily and Thacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Secoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Secoy slips a jab from Thacker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thacker, as that shot connected.
Secoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Secoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Secoy throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Secoy - that will leave a mark!
Secoy lands a front kick.
Thacker takes a swing at Secoy's ribcage but misses.
Secoy thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Secoy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thacker just manages to avoid it.
Secoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Secoy jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Secoy scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Secoy does it's job there.
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Secoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Secoy lands a jab.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Secoy misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a low kick, right behind Secoy 's knee.
Thacker throws a leg kick which misses Secoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Secoy tries to avoid it.
Secoy moves away from the strike by Thacker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy misses with a low kick.
Secoy throws a leg kick
and Secoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Secoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Thacker.

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 Azamat Secoy.
Well Secoy 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Azamat Secoy!

 

Event: GC 275     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Thacker scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
A jab lands there for Thacker.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Thacker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thacker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thacker tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thacker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Thacker.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thacker.
Thacker cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thacker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Thacker throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Thacker there.#CUT2#
Aaron Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
Thacker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
A shot to the liver by Thacker. Beautiful body shot.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Thacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thacker, as that shot connected.
Alvarez moves out of range as Thacker throws a body kick. #T2#
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Thacker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thacker's head.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
Thacker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez slips a jab from Thacker.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Thacker avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a big head kick but Alvarez shrugs it off.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thacker tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thacker's head.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a leg kick that misses.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker connects with a solid leg kick.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
A big left from Thacker misses.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
Thacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Aaron Alvarez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Thacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez cracks Thacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thacker slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvarez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Thacker saw it coming and moves away.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thacker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker slips under a jab.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Thacker to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Thacker to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Alvarez jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Thacker lands a lovely overhand right.
Thacker tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Thacker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thacker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thacker. Thacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Alvarez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thacker.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Thacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Thacker blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Alvarez.
Thacker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Thacker throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Thacker throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thacker defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Thacker backing up. Thacker nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Thacker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Thacker.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Thacker misses with a straight right. #T1#
Thacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thacker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Thacker.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Thacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Thacker also avoids with ease.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thacker misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a head kick. That will keep Thacker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alvarez throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Thacker misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Thacker misses with a looping left.#T2#
Thacker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Thacker throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Thacker swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Thacker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Jeez, Aaron Alvarez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez punishes Thacker's body with a nice straight punch.
Thacker throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Thacker moved out of range nicely.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Thacker takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Thacker tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thacker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Thacker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Thacker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thacker scores with a nice strike.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Alvarez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alasdair Thacker!
An out of breath Alasdair Thacker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 267     
Date:   Dec 28, 2018
#R1#
Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Thacker tried to counter with a leg kick but Bale avoided it.
Bale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker digs a good body shot into Bale's ribs.
Thacker throws a hook but Bale avoids it easily.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Bale.
Thacker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Thacker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker thuds his right hand into Bale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bale tries to clinch up but Thacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bale avoids the head kick by Thacker.
Bale lands with an uppercut that bounces Thacker off the cage and back into range.
Bale throws out a leg kick but Thacker moves out of range and Bale only half commits.
Bale throws a series of punches but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Bale moved out of range.
Bale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.#T1#
Thacker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
It looked like Thacker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Bale.
Bale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thacker is fending him off so far but Bale persists. Nope, Thacker circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Thacker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bale misses with a combination
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bale blocks a jab.
Thacker moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker lands a leg kick that knocks Bale off balance momentarily.
Bale tries to bum rush Thacker with a series of wild strikes but Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thacker tried to counter with a leg kick but Bale avoided it.
Bale tries to land a leg kick but Thacker saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bale.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.
Bale throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Bale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker lands a head shot.
Bale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Bale blocks a jab.
Thacker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bale connects with a crisp jab.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Bale throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thacker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bale.
Bale feints a jab promting Thacker to slip. Bale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thacker moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Thacker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thacker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bale's sensitive parts.
Bale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thacker checks it well. #T3#
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker throws a leg kick but Bale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Thacker there.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Bale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Bale lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Bale.
Thacker slips a jab from Bale.
Bale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
A swing and a miss from Bale.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Thacker does no damage.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bale.
Bale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bale defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bale.
Thacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bale.
Bale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Thacker throws a hook but Bale avoids it easily.
Bale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bale swings widly with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Thacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Bale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Bale misses its intended target.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
No joy there for Thacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thacker throws a good cross that connects.
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 Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale'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.
#R2#
Bale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bale scores with a decent looking hook.
Bale avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bale. Bale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thacker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bale cracks Thacker with an open hand slap.
Bale misses with a head kick.
Bale scores with a punch to the head.
Bale moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Bale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thacker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thacker.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thacker counters with a thumping low kick.
Bale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Bale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Bale scores with a jab to the head.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale.
It seemed like Bale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A jab from Bale does it's job there.
Thacker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bale tries for a takedown but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bale moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Thacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bale.
Bale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thacker counters with a straight right hand.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses.
Bale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bale.
Thacker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thacker swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Bale cracks Thacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Bale misses.
Bale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bale throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thacker avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Thacker misses with a kick to the body.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Bale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Bale.
Thacker lands a jab-cross combination.
Bale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bale scores with a nice right hand.
Bale throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker throws a head kick but Bale moves out of range.
Bale is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Bale's ribs.
Bale throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Bale as he connects with a hook.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bale. Bale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Bale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bale. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.#T3#
Bale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Bale.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bale.
Thacker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thacker scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a hook but Bale blocks it.
Thacker defending well as Bale loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thacker sets himself, and Bale steps forward looking for the clinch! Thacker avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Bale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bale.
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!
Thacker blocks a jab.
Bale throws a poor cross that misses
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Bale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tony Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Bale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Thacker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bale is working Thacker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thacker to see if he's OK.
Bale working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thacker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bale lands strikes from half guard.
Thacker is looking to improve his position.
Thacker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thacker is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Thacker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thacker.
Bale misses with a hook
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Bale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Bale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thacker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bale blocks a jab.
Thacker misses with a low kick.
Bale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bale, as that shot connected.
Bale throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Bale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Bale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bale.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bale was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Thacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bale at a distance.
Bale lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale throws a wild body kick that Thacker sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bale is defended easily by Thacker.#T2##TD2#
Bale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Thacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thacker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bale wants to hit a switch here but Thacker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bale there!
Tony Bale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bale tries to reverse the position but Thacker maintains control.#T3#
Thacker looking to control but Bale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thacker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thacker controlling the pace for now.
Bale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thacker with a couple of short strikes.
Bale has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Thacker scoring with strikes but Bale is staying in there.
Thacker avoids the attempt from Bale to control.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the head.
Bale throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thacker. What's that going to do exactly?
Thacker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thacker looking to control but Bale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU#
Thacker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thacker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bale connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker sizes up Bale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bale moves to clinch but Thacker breaks away
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thacker 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alasdair Thacker!

A very excited looking Alasdair Thacker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 262     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Ericsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Ericsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thacker wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thacker trying to control but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Thacker dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Thacker is trying to maintain the position but Ericsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Thacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thacker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ericsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thacker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Thacker looking for submissions off his back.
Ericsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thacker trying to control from the bottom.
Ericsson controlling the pace.
Thacker is trying to maintain the position but Ericsson is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ericsson trying to control the action but Thacker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Ericsson moved out of range nicely.
Ericsson is looking to counter punch.
Thacker misses with a looping left.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Ericsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ericsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Ericsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thacker!
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
Thacker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thacker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Thacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ericsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ericsson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Thacker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thacker stopping the sweep attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ericsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thacker.
Ericsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thacker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ericsson is proving hard to escape from.
Ericsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thacker is now in half guard. #T4#
Ericsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ericsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving.
Ericsson lands a couple of elbows.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ericsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ericsson postures up in Thacker's guard and throws a big left but Thacker blocks it.
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 Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thacker as he avoids it easily.
Ericsson looks for a takedown but Thacker sprawls well.
Thacker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Ericsson gets a double leg takedown into Thacker's guard.
Ericsson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Thacker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ericsson stacks Thacker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ericsson!
Thacker is looking to regain half guard here but Ericsson keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson scoring with punches from side control.
Ericsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thacker down. #T1#
Ericsson grinds an elbow into Thacker's temple.
Ericsson scores with punches from side control.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Thacker sneaks back into half guard.
Ericsson is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thacker is trying to control but can't.
Thacker is staying active underneath Ericsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thacker tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Ericsson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ericsson lands a nice short elbow.
Ericsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Thacker moves into full guard.
Ericsson is working Thacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?
Ericsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ericsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thacker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ericsson has picked Thacker up and slammed him! Thacker can't keep hold of the triangle and Ericsson manages to pass to side control!
Ericsson cracks Thacker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thacker can't do much from the bottom here.
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker regains half guard.
Thacker tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg. #T3#
Ericsson working over Thacker with some ground and pound. Thacker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thacker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ericsson trying to control from half guard but Thacker is working away.
Thacker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thacker.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Thacker.
Ericsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Thacker is looking for a triangle here but Ericsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ericsson scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Ericsson happy to just control the position for now.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thacker is trying to improve his position.
Ericsson is chipping away with strikes.
Ericsson 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.
Thacker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ericsson connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thacker misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Thacker misses
and Ericsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ericsson.
Thacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thacker throws a push kick but Ericsson slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Ericsson misses the target.
Thacker misses with the combination.
Thacker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ericsson.
Ericsson working away.
Ericsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericsson working the head with strikes.
Thacker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ericsson landing a few strikes. #T1#
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
Thacker can't do much from the bottom here.
Thacker keeping his opponent close.
Ericsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thacker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thacker is staying active underneath Ericsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ericsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ericsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thacker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Ericsson drops an elbow to the side of Thacker's head.
Ericsson wants to control but Thacker is keeping him busy.
Thacker trying to control here.
Ericsson content to control rather than advance.
Thacker trying to control here.
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. Ericsson connects with a nice short shot to Thacker's temple.
Ericsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ericsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thacker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Ericsson is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ericsson passes into side control, despite Thacker's attempt to control the position.
Ericsson taking a breather here.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thacker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thacker manages to get to full guard.
Ericsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ludvig Ericsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Ericsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ericsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson'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.
Thacker tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ericsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

 

Event: GC 249     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Thacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Joker.
Thacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joker throws out the jab.
Thacker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thacker misses with a low kick.
Thacker digs a good hook to Joker's body.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Joker moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Joker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joker scores with a jab.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joker.
A punch lands to the side of Thacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thacker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Joker moved out of range.
Joker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Joker is just out of range.
Joker throws a poor cross that misses
and Thacker counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker lands a nice hook to Joker's body. Joker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joker misses with a hook. Thacker ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Joker.
A jab from Thacker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Joker misses the target.
Joker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker throws a hook but Joker blocks it.
Joker slips a jab from Thacker.
Joker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joker throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joker throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Joker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Joker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joker throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thacker misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Joker counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Joker.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Thacker gets through Joker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Joker controls his hands.
Thacker effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joker tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Joker back against the cage.
Joker misses with the head strike.
Joker blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Joker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Joker misses.
Joker takes one on the button.
Thacker swings for the body but Joker moves out of range.
Thacker lands with a hook. Joker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joker missing with a left hand there. Thacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thacker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joker.
Thacker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joker has been cut.
Joker throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Joker misses with a straight right.
Thacker misses with a left hand
and Joker counters with a stiff right hand.
Joker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Thacker.
Thacker misses the jab.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joker drops his hands momentarily and Thacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joker blocks a leg kick.
Thacker jabs at Joker's body.
Joker thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Joker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Joker misses the target.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Joker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thacker scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Joker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thacker counters with a two punch combo.
Joker misses with a body shot.
Joker looks to land a left hand but Thacker moved out of range nicely.
Thacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Joker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Joker counter with a right hand.
Thacker throws a jab when Joker was well out of range.
Joker throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Joker throws a hook but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joker is looking to counter punch.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Joker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Joker's head but Joker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joker slips under a jab from Thacker.
Joker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thacker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Joker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Joker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Joker. That snapped Thacker's head back.
Thacker tries to bum rush Joker with a series of wild strikes but Joker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Thacker. Beautiful body shot.
Thacker misses with a hook. Joker ducked under it nicely.
Joker misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thacker.
Joker lands a head shot.
Thacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joker.
Joker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thacker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joker.
Joker is looking to counter punch.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joker scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker takes one to the side of the head.
Thacker slips a jab from Joker.#T1#
Thacker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joker.
Thacker connects with a single shot there.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Joker blocks the body kick.
Joker slips under a jab from Thacker.
Joker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker connects with the punch.
Thacker throws a sloppy body shot
and Joker counters with a nice uppercut.
Joker misses with a left hand
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Thacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joker just misses with a punch to the body.
Joker looks to land a right hand but Thacker moved out of range.#T2#
Thacker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Joker.
Joker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joker checks it well.
Joker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
An attempted straight right counter from Joker misses the target.
Joker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joker misses with a hook.
Joker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker swings widly with a right hand
and Joker counters with a nice uppercut.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joker.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Joker's body. Joker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joker counters with a stiff right hand.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Joker looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Thacker cracks the inside of Joker's front leg.
Joker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Joker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joker throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Joker avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Joker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joker throws an off balance right hand
letting Thacker counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thacker.
Thacker misses with a body shot
enabling Joker to counter with a crisp jab.
Joker misses with an uppercut
letting Thacker counter with a right hand.
Joker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Joker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Thacker misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Thacker.
Joker lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Joker.
Thacker lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Joker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Joker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thacker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joker scrambles back to his feet.
Joker throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Joker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Joker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Thacker moves out of range as Joker strikes.
Thacker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker defending well as Joker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thacker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Thacker lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Joker misses the target.
Thacker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joker misses with a straight left.
Joker misses with a hook.
Joker looks to land a combination but Thacker avoids it well.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joker. #T1#
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Joker is just out of range.
Thacker slips under a jab from Joker.
Joker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thacker punishes Joker's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Joker.
Thacker jabs Joker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joker moves away.
Joker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joker looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joker's calf.
Thacker connects with a solid leg kick.
Thacker jabs Joker right on the nose. Joker blinks but takes it well.
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker swings widly with a right hand
and Joker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Joker misses with a looping right.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Joker is just out of range.
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!
Thacker staying out of range there.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses
and Joker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joker misses with an uppercut. Thacker saw that one coming.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thacker.
Joker loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Joker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joker misses with a hook
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Joker moves forwards but Thacker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joker at a distance.
Joker misses with a shot to the body
and Thacker counters with an outside leg kick.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Joker moves away and avoids it.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. Joker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joker.
Joker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Joker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker.
Mr Joker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thacker, as that shot connected. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thacker with a nice cross.
Joker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thacker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joker throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Joker throws a hook but Thacker blocks it.
Joker defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Thacker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thacker.
A slow jab from Joker misses its intended target.
Thacker slips a straight right by Joker.
Alasdair Thacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joker throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thacker 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!

During a confident post fight interview, Alasdair Thacker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Mr Joker stepped up to the mic, saying 'HahaHAAhaaHha haHAhahaHA haha ha Hahaaha ha ha... haHa.. HA!'.

 

Event: GC 242     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Stricker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stricker throws a head kick that misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stricker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Stricker darts in and clinches Thacker up against the cage.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Stricker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Stricker.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thacker wants to stall. #T1#
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker slows down the pace here.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Thacker's head.
Thacker blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Thacker missing with knees to the body.
Stricker lands an uppercut.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Stricker.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC#
Stricker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker dodges the punch combination from Stricker.
Thacker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stricker lands a nice looking body kick.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stricker was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Stricker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Thacker avoids the head kick by Stricker.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Stricker avoids it with no problem.
Thacker throws a hook but Stricker avoids it easily.
Stricker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stricker staying out of range there.
Stricker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thacker.
Thacker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stricker.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Stricker avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
Stricker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stricker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Stricker moves away and avoids it.
Stricker moves out of range as Thacker strikes.#T3#
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stricker.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stricker.
Stricker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stricker.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thacker lands with a hook. Stricker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stricker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Thacker. That snapped Stricker's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Stricker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stricker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stricker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Thacker takes one to the chin there.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
As Thacker backs away, Stricker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely.
Thacker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Stricker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thacker lands a glancing blow to the side of Stricker's head.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stricker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stricker lands a jab to the nose.
Thacker misses with a wild combination.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Stricker moved away.
Stricker throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stricker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker connects with a single shot there.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stricker swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Jab from Stricker.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stricker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stricker thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stricker misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stricker throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker punishes Stricker's body with a nice straight punch.
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker misses with a left hand
and Stricker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to bum rush Stricker with a series of wild strikes but Stricker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stricker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Stricker.
Stricker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Stricker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker throws a front kick aimed at Thacker's knee but Thacker avoids it well. #T1#
Thacker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thacker checks a leg kick.
Stricker misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thacker checks a leg kick.
Stricker scores with a sloppy right hand. Thacker should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stricker.
Stricker slips a jab from Thacker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stricker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stricker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Stricker feints and then cracks Thacker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thacker down.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Stricker's shoulder, as Stricker tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Stricker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react.
Thacker lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Stricker.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Stricker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stricker looks to land a left hand but Thacker moved out of range nicely.
Stricker moves out of range of the body kick from Thacker.
Stricker avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Stricker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thacker tries to move into range but Stricker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stricker throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stricker throws a big counter combination but Thacker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stricker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Stricker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Thacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stricker doesn't seem phased though.
Stricker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Stricker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like Stricker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stricker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Stricker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stricker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Stricker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Stricker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stricker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker misses with a hook. Stricker ducked under it nicely.
Stricker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Thacker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stricker's hands.
Stricker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thacker sizes up Stricker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker slips under a jab.#T4#
Stricker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker checks a leg kick nicely.
Thacker flicks out a counter leg kick but Stricker steps away.
Stricker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thacker is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Stricker misses.
Stricker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Stricker misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Stricker misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Thacker misses.
Thacker walks into a jab.
Thacker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stricker finds it's way round the side to connect with Thacker's head.
Thacker takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Stricker throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Stricker scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Stricker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stricker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Steve Stricker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stricker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker throws the left hand but Stricker avoids the punch easily.
Thacker lands a jab to Stricker's midsection.
Thacker throws a hook but Stricker blocks it.
Thacker connects with a nice looking jab.
Thacker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stricker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stricker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thacker lands a glancing blow to the side of Stricker's head.
Thacker pushes Stricker away with a front kick.
Thacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Stricker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Stricker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Thacker misses.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stricker doesn't seem bothered though.
Thacker tries to bum rush Stricker with a series of wild strikes but Stricker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stricker tries to clinch there but Thacker circles away.
Stricker lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Thacker checks a low kick from Stricker.
Thacker walks into a straight right hand from Stricker.#CL#
Stricker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thacker, pushing him back against the cage.
Stricker prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Thacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thacker throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stricker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker scores with a nice body kick.
Stricker connects with the punch.
Thacker misses with a hook. Stricker ducked under it nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stricker misses with a straight left.
Good work by Stricker as he checks the leg kick.
Thacker misses with a straight right.
Stricker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stricker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stricker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Stricker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Stricker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stricker moves out of range of the strikes.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Stricker. #T3#
Stricker takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thacker!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thacker!
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Stricker thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stricker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
Steve Stricker's cut is getting worse.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Stricker throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stricker cracks Thacker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stricker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Stricker drives through and clinches with Thacker against the cage. #T4##BC#
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Stricker ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stricker manages to avoid it.
Stricker misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stricker scores with a jab.
Stricker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stricker is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thacker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alasdair Thacker!

Alasdair Thacker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GC 232     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thacker scores with a three punch combo!
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Moura avoids it with no problem.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Moura moved away.
A swing and a miss from Moura.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura 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.
No joy there for Thacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Thacker is just out of range.
Thacker misses with the combination.
Moura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker works the jab nicely.
Thacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker slips a jab from Moura.
A big left from Moura misses.
Good exchange - Moura coming out on top.#T1#
Moura has his takedown stuffed
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker thuds his right hand into Moura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thacker on his heels. He'll look to pass Thacker's guard now, I'm sure.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thacker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Moura is trying to control. Thacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thacker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moura is looking to advance position but Thacker won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moura looks to land a strike but Thacker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moura controlling from the top position.
Moura won't allow Thacker to sweep him here. #T3#
Moura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thacker is pulling down on Moura's head to control his posture.
Moura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Thacker works the jab nicely.#TD#
Moura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura stalling. #T4#
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thacker taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moura passes to full mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moura avoids the attempt from Thacker to control.
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 Rickson Moura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thacker defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker dips to his left and cracks Moura with an uppercut!
Moura lands a head shot.
Thacker sizes up Moura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Thacker saw that one coming.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thacker circles away.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thacker defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Thacker.#T1#
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Moura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thacker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moura passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Rickson Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura passes into side control, despite Thacker's attempt to control the position.
Thacker is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Moura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thacker is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it.
Moura with the ground and pound but Thacker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Moura uses his free foot to push down on Thacker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thacker.
Thacker regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura 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. #T3#
Thacker is not content to let Moura control the position.
Well, if Moura 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.
Moura trying to control from Thacker's half guard. Thacker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura is really struggling to control Thacker but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Rickson Moura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moura back to the cage. Thacker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moura.
Thacker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thacker.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thacker as he avoids it easily.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moura misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a left to the body.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thacker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Moura as he checks the leg kick.
Moura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thacker on the side of the head.
Moura just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Moura looks for a takedown but Thacker sprawls well.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thacker.
Moura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moura blocks a jab.
Moura moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Moura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Moura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Moura tries to counter with a takedown but Thacker is quick to defend against it.
Thacker punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A cross from Thacker lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Moura misses with a hook. Thacker ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Moura scores with a takedown into Thacker's guard.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura throws a strike but Thacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Moura looking for a guillotine here but Thacker defends easily.
Thacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Moura throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thacker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thacker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Moura wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickson Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Thacker.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moura'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.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moura 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!

An out of breath Rickson Moura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 220     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thacker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWest.
A head kick misses from Thacker.
West lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
West cracks the inside of Thacker's front leg.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Thacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
As Thacker backs away, West returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thacker misses with a hook
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from West does no damage.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thacker defends it nicely.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker. #T1#
West throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West is looking to slow Thacker down with leg kicks.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Thacker connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Thacker misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Thacker thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thacker defending well though.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West prevents Thacker from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thacker is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
West scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thacker is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West is just content to waste time from the top position. Thacker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thacker wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
West trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Thacker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
West cracks Thacker with a solid left hand.
Thacker is trying to keep West in close.
West throwing strikes from guard but Thacker blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thacker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
West has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
West throws an elbow that misses. Thacker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Thacker!#REVB#
West keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Thacker cracks West with a solid left hand.
Thacker stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Thacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
West working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but West is tightening it up a little... Thacker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thacker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thacker taps out! Nice BJJ there by West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy West!
After winning the bout, Billy West thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 214     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
letting Dassler counter with a right hand.
Thacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thacker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dassler shoots in for a double leg but Thacker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dassler 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.
Dassler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dassler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thacker defends it well.
Thacker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a single leg into guard. Thacker didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thacker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thacker with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thacker defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thacker content to stall in guard here. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thacker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Dassler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thacker stacks Dassler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thacker!
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
Thacker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dassler to see if he's OK.
Thacker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dassler down. #CUT#
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Thacker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Thacker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dassler to see if he's OK.
Thacker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dassler tries to bench press Thacker off him but Thacker keeps the position. #T2#
Thacker misses with the ground and pound.
Thacker landing strikes.
Thacker is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The ground and pound from Thacker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thacker 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.
Dassler tries to bench press Thacker off him but Thacker keeps the position.
Thacker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
Dassler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dassler tries to buck Thacker off but Thacker is having none of it.#T3#
Dassler gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thacker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thacker trying to control the action but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Thacker is controlling well.
Thacker wants to pass the guard but Dassler is defending well.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Thacker is controlling well.
Dassler gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dassler working for a triangle but Thacker defends it easily. #T4#
Thacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thacker defends it easily.
Dassler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thacker wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thacker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thacker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dassler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Thacker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dassler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thacker sprawls well. Thacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
Thacker stuns Dassler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Thacker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker lands the left hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Rudi Dassler's cut even more.
Dassler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler with the counter takedown but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Dassler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thacker defends it well.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thacker connects with a crisp jab.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler shoots in but no luck this time.
Dassler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Dassler avoids them all with ease.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Dassler.
Nice uppercut lands for Thacker. That snapped Dassler's head back.
Dassler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Thacker throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dassler is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thacker as he works his way to full guard. #T2#
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Thacker is retaining full guard.
Dassler passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Thacker defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rudi Dassler has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thacker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thacker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
Thacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thacker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #SUB2#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thacker tries to roll over but Dassler keeps him under control.
Thacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thacker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thacker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thacker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Thacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dassler on the side of the head.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dassler feints the counter takedown.
Thacker throws the left hand but Dassler avoids the punch easily.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Thacker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. Dassler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dassler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dassler blocks a jab.
Dassler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Dassler moved away.
Thacker scores with a sloppy right hand. Dassler should have avoided that one.
Thacker throws a hook but Dassler blocks it.
Thacker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Thacker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thacker is looking for a sweep. Dassler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Thacker defends the submission attempt.
Thacker manages to get to full guard.
Thacker is trying to keep Dassler in close.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Thacker blocks nicely.
Dassler throws an elbow that misses. Thacker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dassler's guard. Nice move by Thacker!#REVR##T2#
Thacker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thacker is one step ahead there.
Thacker postures up in Dassler's guard and throws a big left but Dassler blocks it. #SUB2#
Dassler working for a triangle but Thacker defends it easily.
Thacker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thacker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dassler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thacker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thacker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Thacker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Thacker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dassler is looking to improve his position but Thacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Thacker trying to control from half guard but Dassler is working away. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thacker pulls his head out easily.
Dassler gets back to full guard.
Thacker stopping the sweep attempt from Dassler.#T4#
Thacker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thacker trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dassler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dassler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dassler keeping full guard, as Thacker tries to pass.
Thacker trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Thacker distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thacker connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Thacker pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thacker defends it easily.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thacker defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Dassler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Dassler ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker throws a hook but Dassler blocks it.
Dassler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Dassler's head but Dassler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker misses with a looping left.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Thacker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Dassler saw that one coming.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Thacker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dassler ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Dassler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dassler. #TD2#
Dassler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Thacker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dassler has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thacker defend it? Dassler steps over the head and cranks it - Thacker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dassler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Rudi Dassler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GC 207     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Thacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West lands with a cross.
West throws a front kick aimed at Thacker's knee but Thacker avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from West.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thacker lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
West throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
West misses with a straight left.
Thacker throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
A jab from West misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Thacker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Thacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
West is trying to control. Thacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thacker tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
West is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thacker sees it coming and defends easily.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thacker is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Thacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thacker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thacker trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thacker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thacker with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
West manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
West blocks a body shot from Thacker. #T3#
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West working aggressively here.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
West is rocked!#BC2#
Thacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
West loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thacker.
Thacker throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Thacker only half commits.
Thacker drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks West right on the button. West goes down! Thacker follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thacker gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
Alasdair Thacker is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alasdair Thacker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 202     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Kha slips a straight right by Thacker.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a nice body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kha checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kha.
Thacker lands a jab to the head.
Kha is looking to land body kicks.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kha.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Thacker in the body.
Thacker throws a leg kick
and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
Kha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thacker is out of range and Kha settles back down.
Thacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kha circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker defending well as Kha loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Thacker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kha lands a nice shot to the body.
Kha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kha dips to his left and cracks Thacker with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Thacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kha on the side of the head.
Thacker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses
and Kha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Kha - just one landing. #T2#
Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thacker.
Good leg kick by Thacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thacker swings for the body but Kha moves out of range.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thacker just manages to avoid it.
Kha avoids the head kick by Thacker.
Thacker scores with a three punch combo!
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
Kha dodges the punch combination from Thacker.
Kha moves out of range of the strikes.
Kha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kha thows a body kick. Thacker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thacker. Thacker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thacker scores with a body shot.
Kha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kha throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Kha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Jab by Thacker.
Thacker thuds his shin into the meat of Kha's side.
Kha is looking to land body kicks.
Thacker tests Kha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker looks to land a combination but Kha avoids it well. #T4#
Thacker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kha's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kha slips a jab and a cross from Thacker.
Thacker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thacker punishes Kha's body with a nice straight punch.
Thacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kha connects with a body shot that sends Thacker's belly button to the back.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Kha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thacker misses with a few strikes there.
Kha blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thacker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kha.
Thacker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kha blocks it well.
Kha wants to land a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut.
Kha ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thacker swings for the body but Kha moves out of range.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Kha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
Kha attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Kha slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kha. Thacker shrugs it off though.
Thacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kha misses with a body shot.
Thacker misses with a body shot
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab.
Thacker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kha to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target.
Kha lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kha counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Thacker is rocked!
Thacker blocks a jab.
Kha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range.
Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kha connects with an inside leg kick.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kha.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kha moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Kha slips a straight right by Thacker.
Kha throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Thacker counter with a right hand.
Kha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Thacker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thacker is out of range and Kha settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thacker with a hook.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
Kha attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker lands a two punch combo.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thacker throws a series of strikes that have Kha backpedaling.
Thacker clobbers Kha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thacker misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thacker's calf.
Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thacker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot lands for Kha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kha is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kha drops an elbow to the side of Thacker's head. #T1#
Kha throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thacker to regain full guard.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Kha tries to pass.
Kha scoring with some ground and pound.
Kha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kha working some strikes from top position.
Kha postures up and lands a big shot to Thacker's brow.
Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Thacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kha is one step ahead there.
Kha trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom.
Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kha scoring with some ground and pound.
Thacker wants to improve his position but instead Kha has moved into half guard.
Kha working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Kha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thacker is trying to get back to full guard.
Thacker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kha is just content to waste time from the top position. Thacker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Thacker is looking for a triangle but Kha pushes his legs off easily.
Kha with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thacker has momentary wrist control but Kha slips an elbow through the middle.
Kha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thacker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Thacker has his foot on Kha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kha works his way back into a safe position though.
Kha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thacker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!

Alasdair Thacker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 193     
Date:   Feb 25, 2018
#R1#
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Thacker misses with a body shot
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Cooke misses
and Thacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooke thinking.
A lazy left from Thacker finds it's target.
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cooke clinches with his opponent.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Thacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thacker. That did some damage!
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thacker. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thacker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thacker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Thacker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Thacker's knee but Thacker avoids it well.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.#T2#
Cooke throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thacker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.
Thacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thacker backing away here, and Cooke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thacker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke lands a really nice looking cross but Thacker seems unphased.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Cooke connects with an inside leg kick.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a counter high kick but Cooke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke slips under a jab from Thacker.
Cooke is looking for the big counter here.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Cooke lands an overhand right.
Thacker avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker moves out of range of the leg kick from Cooke.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Thacker.
Good shot there by Cooke.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooke.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Thacker ducks down to avoid it.
Thacker misses with the combination.
Cooke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thacker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cooke looks to land a combination. Thacker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thacker moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Thacker throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke tries to clinch but Thacker moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Thacker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker misses with a hook.#CL2#
Cooke moves into range and clinches up with Thacker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke is looking to control Thacker's arms but Thacker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooke has his back to the cage.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke misses with the head strike.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Cooke tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it. #T1#
Thacker blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.#BC#
Thacker manages to break the clinch.
Cooke misses with a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thacker.
Cooke throws a jab when Thacker was well out of range.
Thacker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Thacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thacker.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Thacker throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range. #T2#
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Thacker looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Thacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Thacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat.
Cooke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thacker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooke blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Cooke.
Thacker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke tries to work over Thacker's front leg with a kick but Thacker checks it.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Thacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke digs a good hook to Thacker's body.
Cooke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thacker throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke misses with a shot to the body
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target.
Thacker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it
and Cooke counters with a series of strikes. Thacker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker misses with a looping left.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thacker walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke checks a leg kick. #T4#
Thacker misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thacker takes one on the button.
Cooke tries to land a leg kick but Thacker saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Thacker misses its target.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thacker under the eye.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thacker throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Thacker moves forwards but Cooke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Thacker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thacker with a nice cross.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Thacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
A big left from Thacker misses.
A big left from Cooke misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke lands with an overhand left.
Thacker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Thacker ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thacker throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thacker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Thacker's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Cooke slips under a jab from Thacker.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Cooke's body. Cooke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Thacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooke throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker is looking to counter punch.
Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cooke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thacker tries to land a body kick
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thacker tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Thacker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke lands with an uppercut that bounces Thacker off the cage and back into range.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Thacker moved out of range.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Thacker checks it.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thacker.
Thacker looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Thacker checks it.
Matt Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Thacker is predictable there
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thacker digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
Cooke slips a jab from Thacker.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a leg kick.
Cooke lands with a straight right. Thacker didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooke 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!

After the fight, Matt Cooke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GAMMA#687 Goodman v Hanolla 2     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Thacker checks it.
Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Sonnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thacker on the side of the head.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Thacker cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Thacker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thacker swinging wildly here. #T2#
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Thacker off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Thacker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice body shot.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen. #T3#
Sonnen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thacker will feel that in the morning.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen wants to slow Thacker down by chopping away at his legs.
Thacker jabs at Sonnen's body.
Nice sprawl there from Thacker as Sonnen shoots in.#TD#
Sonnen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sonnen is working for a kimura here but Thacker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sonnen's guard. #SUB#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thacker is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thacker defends it easily.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Thacker slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thacker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sonnen trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
A bone on bone clash there as Thacker blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Thacker as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Thacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Thacker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Thacker.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Thacker moved out of range nicely.
Thacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thacker checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
A good leg kick by Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thacker finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Sonnen drops his hands momentarily and Thacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Thacker shakes it off.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Sonnen throws a hook but Thacker blocks it.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Thacker lands a jab to Sonnen's midsection.
Thacker lands with an overhand left.
Thacker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen throws a jab when Thacker was well out of range.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thacker.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Thacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker lands the left hand.#T4#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Thacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Thacker's ribs.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen tries to land a body kick
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Thacker misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Thacker was not able to check.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Thacker - just one landing.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonnen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Thacker seems unphased.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Thacker unleashes a big counter combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonnen is able to avoid easily.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thacker slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a right hand that Thacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Thacker also avoids with ease.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Thacker blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thacker.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thacker swivels and escapes.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thacker circles away quickly and effectively.
Sonnen jabs at Thacker's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Thacker staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thacker misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thacker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Thacker's leg. Thacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Some bone on bone action there as Thacker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thacker.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thacker defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Kelley misses with a hook.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thacker.
Kelley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thacker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Thacker.
Kelley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Kelley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kelley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley wants to slow Thacker down by chopping away at his legs.
Thacker throws a right and a left that Kelley avoids nicely.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Kelley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker slips a jab from Kelley.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
Kelley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Kelley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Thacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker pushes Kelley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelley is breathing heavily.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelley's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelley.
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!
Kelley misses with some punches.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Kelley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Thacker.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley lands a left hand.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley digs a right hand underneath Thacker's ribcage. Thacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thacker misses with a body punch. #T4#
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley lands with a right to the head.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Kelley lands with a right to the head.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker just leaning against Kelley, taking a breather.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker works on Kelley's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Kelley throws a solid leg kick but Thacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelley.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kelley!
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thacker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelley thows a leg kick but Thacker checks it
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelley misses with a low kick as Thacker jumps back.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem.
Kelley lands a head shot.
Kelley throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a hook to the body
and Kelley counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thacker throws a hook but Kelley blocks it.
Kelley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelley with a nice cross.#T1#
Kelley throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Thacker coming out on top.
Thacker scores with a kick to the body.
Kelley connects with a right hand. Thacker shakes it off.
Kelley lands a body shot.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Kelley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Thacker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelley slips a jab from Thacker.
Kelley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Kelley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kelley misses the jab.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelley.
Kelley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy left from Kelley finds it's target.
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Thacker.
Kelley cracks Thacker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liam Kelley is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Kelley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thacker just manages to avoid it.
Kelley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
Kelley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelley cracks Thacker with an open hand slap.#T3#
Thacker blocks a jab.
Kelley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelley has been working on his balance at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thacker.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Kelley with a hook.
Kelley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Thacker slips under a jab.
Kelley connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelley scores with a spinning back kick!
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelley lands a slapping body shot.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Thacker tries to clinch there but Kelley circles away.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley works Thacker's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Thacker slips under a jab from Kelley.
A shot to the liver by Thacker. Beautiful body shot.
Kelley scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kelley.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Thacker thuds a left hand into Kelley's body.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thacker works Kelley's body with a nice hook.
Thacker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kelley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelley misses with a looping left.
Kelley slips a jab and a cross from Thacker.
Kelley misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Thacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thacker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelley.
A big left from Thacker misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Kelley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Kelley.
Kelley throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Kelley staying out of range there.
Thacker connects with an inside leg kick.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thacker. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Thacker does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelley.
Thacker throws a right hand that Kelley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelley also avoids with ease.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Thacker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker. #CL2#
Thacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kelley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley lands a right hand.
Kelley misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Thacker tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelley avoids the damage to the body.
Kelley misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kelley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Kelley takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike.
Thacker throws an elbow but it misses.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelley misses with the head strike. #T3#
Kelley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thacker lands with a light punch inside.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelley lands a right hand.
A short right from Thacker on the inside. #ROC2#
Kelley is rocked!
Thacker lands a body shot.
Oh Kelley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Kelley seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelley pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kelley.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Thacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Thacker missing with knees to the body.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Kelley digs a right hand underneath Thacker's ribcage. Thacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelley is keeping busy.
Kelley scores with a hook to the body.
Kelley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Thacker - that landed with a thud.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thacker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Liam Kelley!

Liam Kelley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: gc 175     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Thacker wants to clinch up but Sigfridsson keeps it at a distance.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Thacker checks a leg kick.#CL#
Thacker closes the distance and clinches.
Thacker digs a right hand underneath Sigfridsson's ribcage. Sigfridsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Thacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sigfridsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker cracks Sigfridsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Thacker closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker lands with a right to the head.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sigfridsson is keeping busy.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sigfridsson avoids the elbow strike from Thacker, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sigfridsson.
Thacker tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Thacker controls the action.
Sigfridsson tries to break free but Thacker pushes him back against the cage.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Sigfridsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Sigfridsson controls the action.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigfridsson. #T2#
Sigfridsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thacker won't allow it.
Thacker lands with a left to the head.
Thacker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
Sigfridsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thacker up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sigfridsson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sigfridsson has Thacker pushed against the cage.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker is pushing Sigfridsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sigfridsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sigfridsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigfridsson.
Thacker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson. #BC2#
Sigfridsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thacker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thacker misses with a low kick as Sigfridsson jumps back.
Thacker misses with a straight right.
Sigfridsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Thacker thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
The crowd cheers as Thacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sigfridsson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Sigfridsson is rocked!
Thacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sigfridsson momentarily.
Sigfridsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thacker finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson connects with a body shot that sends Thacker's belly button to the back.
Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Thacker connects with a nice looking jab.
Sigfridsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sigfridsson.
Thacker throws a big counter combination but Sigfridsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
It looked like Thacker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson dodges the punch combination from Thacker.
Sigfridsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sigfridsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
Sigfridsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sigfridsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sigfridsson throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Alasdair Thacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.
Thacker lands with a straight right. Sigfridsson didn't see that one coming.
Sigfridsson slips a jab and a cross from Thacker.
Thacker tries to clinch
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sigfridsson throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Thacker sizes up Sigfridsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Thacker connects with a jab.
Sigfridsson lands with a right hand. #CL#
Thacker gets a clinch.
Thacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigfridsson can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Thacker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thacker throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sigfridsson tries to circle away but Thacker has him pinned against the cage.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigfridsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker misses with some punches. #T2#
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alasdair Thacker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thacker lands a right hand.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson. #BC2#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson misses the shot to the body.
Thacker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thacker scores with the left hand. Sigfridsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Sigfridsson throws a series of punches but Thacker moves out of range.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but Thacker moves out of range easily.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
And Sigfridsson responds with a good body kick, but Thacker manages to step out the way in time.
Thacker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sigfridsson backs up against the cage.
Thacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sigfridsson momentarily.
Sigfridsson tests Thacker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Thacker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sigfridsson tries to land a front kick but Thacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thacker misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Thacker finds it's target.
Thacker throws an overhand right that drops Sigfridsson like a sack of potatoes! Thacker dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
Our winner, Alasdair Thacker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Gc168     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Starrk's corner calls for a 1-2. Starrk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Thacker as he connects with a hook.
Starrk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starrk is looking to chop away at Thacker's legs.
Starrk tried to score with a low kick but Thacker checks it.
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Starrk.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starrk throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Starrk lands a right hook to the body.
Starrk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starrk tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Starrk moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker takes one to the side of the head.
Thacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Thacker drives through and clinches with Starrk against the cage.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starrk misses with some punches.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starrk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starrk. #BC2#
Starrk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thacker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Starrk. Starrk obviously looking to wear him down.
Starrk avoids the body shot from Thacker. #CL#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starrk prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Starrk swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starrk throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Thacker pushes Starrk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starrk up against the cage.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Starrk.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Starrk looking to slow down the pace here.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Starrk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Starrk controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Starrk.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Starrk.
Thacker stalling in the clinch but Starrk improves position.
Thacker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thacker tries to work over Starrk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Thacker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Thacker.
Starrk blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Starrk.
Thacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Thacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starrk tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk working aggressively here.
Starrk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starrk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starrk digs a right hand into Thacker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thacker's gas tank.
Thacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Thacker misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker. #T4#
Starrk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Starrk.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starrk swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starrk tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk letting Thacker take a breather here.
Starrk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Starrk - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starrk was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Starrk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starrk lands a nice looking body shot.
Starrk throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Starrk lands a jab.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Starrk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker lands a jab to the head.
Starrk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thacker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starrk.
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Starrk's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starrk.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Starrk.
Starrk misses with a two punch combination.
Coyote Starrk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starrk tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starrk misses with a body kick.
Thacker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Thacker tries to move into range but Starrk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Starrk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Starrk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starrk lands with an overhand left.
Starrk lands a head kick!
Coyote Starrk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starrk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Starrk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starrk is looking to slow Thacker down with leg kicks.
Thacker slips a straight right by Starrk.
Starrk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thacker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starrk scrambles back to his feet.
Starrk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starrk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starrk lands a jab to Thacker's midsection.
Thacker looks to land a combination but Starrk avoids it well.
Starrk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thacker gets a clinch.
Thacker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starrk lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Starrk avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Thacker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starrk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Starrk breaks the clinch.
Starrk throws a head kick but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Starrk. #T3#
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Thacker.
Starrk avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Starrk throws a head kick but Thacker moves out of range.
Starrk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thacker avoids the body shot from Starrk.
Thacker lands a jab.
Starrk connects with a solid leg kick.
Starrk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker tries to clinch up but Starrk circles away and keeps his distance.
Thacker connects with a jab.
Starrk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Starrk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thacker is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Thacker does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starrk lands a head shot.
Starrk swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starrk manages to avoid it.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Starrk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Thacker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starrk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Starrk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starrk throws a low kick, looking for Thacker's leg but Thacker calmly moves out of range.
Thacker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Starrk at a distance.
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starrk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Starrk avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Starrk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starrk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Thacker misses its target.
Thacker misses the jab.
Starrk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Starrk tries to keep at a distance but Thacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starrk.
Thacker scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Starrk misses with some punches. #BC2#
Starrk breaks from the clinch.
Thacker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Starrk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thacker on the side of the head. #CL#
Thacker clinches with his opponent.
Thacker stalls.
Starrk can't find room to land a body shot as Thacker controls the action.
Starrk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Starrk lands a body punch.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Starrk breaks the clinch.
Thacker dodges the punch combination from Starrk. #CL#
Thacker rushes Starrk and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Starrk can't find room to land a body shot as Thacker controls the action.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Starrk is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Starrk blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Starrk tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Starrk back against the cage.
Thacker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Starrk tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker controlling the action here for a moment.
Alasdair Thacker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Thacker lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Starrk.
Starrk scores with a shot to the side of Thacker's head.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Starrk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thacker.
Thacker lands a shot to the body.
Starrk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starrk tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Starrk tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Starrk back against the cage.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Starrk pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starrk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starrk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Starrk or not.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Starrk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Thacker pushes Starrk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Starrk takes an elbow to the temple.
Thacker lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Starrk is rocked!
Thacker dips a shoulder and cracks Starrk with a mighty uppercut! Starrk falls back against the cage and Thacker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Starrk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thacker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
Alasdair Thacker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Gc164     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Horn misses with a looping left.
Thacker cracks Horn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Thacker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Horn avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Thacker.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker.
Horn defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Thacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horn in his tracks. #T1##CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch successfully.
Horn is trying to stall.
Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker looking to slow down the pace here.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Horn avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Horn tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn misses with the head strike.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker avoiding damage.
Horn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thacker prevents it.
Horn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horn lands with a left to the head.
Thacker tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Horn blocks a body shot from Thacker. #T2#
Nice body punch from Thacker - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Horn is working for takedown but Thacker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Horn controls his hands.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horn.
Thacker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horn up against the cage.
Horn lands an uppercut.#T3#
Thacker trying to control the position but instead, Horn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thacker into the cage.
Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land.
Horn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Thacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horn.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thacker connects with a knee to the head.
Horn blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Thacker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horn with a jab.
Horn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thacker fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Thacker gets in close and instigates a 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!
Horn blocks the elbow strike.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Horn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thacker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker throws a hook but Horn avoids it easily.
Horn throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thacker.
A swing and a miss from Horn.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Horn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horn avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Horn feinted with a counter takedown.
Thacker cracks Horn with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Horn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Horn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thacker throws a good cross that connects.
Thacker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target.
Thacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
Horn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horn looks to land a right hand but Thacker moved out of range.
Horn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thacker throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Thacker throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Horn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thacker won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thacker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Horn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horn is looking to take a break and control but Thacker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.#T3#
Horn preventing the sweep.
Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Thacker, not yet.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn preventing the sweep.
Horn throws an elbow that misses. Thacker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Thacker!#REVB#
Thacker throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Thacker postures up in Horn's guard and throws a big left but Horn blocks it.
Horn has a closed guard, preventing Thacker from standing up.
Horn wants to sweep but no luck.
Horn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Horn throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Thacker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
Horn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn working aggressively here.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Horn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker.
Horn misses with a low kick.
Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thacker stalks Horn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Horn's face. Horn staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Horn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker lands with a good body shot.
Horn throws a front kick that sends Thacker stumbling back into the cage.
Horn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Thacker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Thacker working aggressively here.
Horn is trying to drag Thacker to the mat but Thacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Horn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thacker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horn blocking some punches.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Horn wants the takedown. Thacker is fighting it off but Horn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thacker's guard against the cage.
Klas Horn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horn preventing the sweep.
Klas Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Thacker is controlling Horn's posture.
Horn passes Thacker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thacker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thacker.
Horn wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving. #T3#
Thacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horn throwing strikes from guard but Thacker blocks nicely.
Thacker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Thacker is trying to keep Horn in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thacker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horn forces his way into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horn is thwarting Thacker's attempts to control the position.
Thacker is pressing down on Horn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horn throws a big elbow that misses.
Horn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thacker controls Horn momentarily but Horn frees himself.
Horn throwing strikes from guard but Thacker blocks nicely.

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 Klas Horn.
I think Thacker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alasdair Thacker!

A very excited looking Alasdair Thacker 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: Gc159     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Thacker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thacker connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hanson feints and as Thacker raises his hands in defense, Hanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thacker is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Hanson stands and throws Thacker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thacker's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thacker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanson is looking to take a break and control but Thacker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thacker wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson trying to control from half guard but Thacker is working away.
Thacker wants to get back to full guard.
Thacker taking some punishment here, with Hanson in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thacker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Thacker manages to get to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Thacker pulls Hanson in close to prevent any damage.
Thacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Private Training Center inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanson staying calm.#T3#
Thacker tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thacker tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Thacker struggling a bit here.
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanson wants to control but Thacker is keeping him busy.
Hanson advances to full mount.
Hanson lands a big shot there that rocks Thacker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thacker is looking to escape.
Hanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Hanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rikkard Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Hanson misses with a looping left.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hanson tries to keep at a distance but Thacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thacker is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanson is keeping busy.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage. #T1#
Hanson is trying to pull guard but Thacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Hanson wants the takedown. Thacker is fighting it off but Hanson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thacker's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Thacker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Thacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Thacker is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up. #T2#
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanson wants to free his trapped foot but Thacker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thacker is refusing to be controlled, as Hanson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Thacker is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Thacker is in trouble now - Hanson has advanced to mount!
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thacker is working to get back to half guard.
Hanson tries to control but Thacker wriggling away.
Thacker tries to hold on but Hanson postures up.
Hanson looking to control but Thacker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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.
Hanson controlling his opponent.
Hanson lands a big shot there that rocks Thacker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thacker is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rikkard Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Hanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thacker defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Thacker. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
Hanson dives in and grabs Thacker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thacker pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thacker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Hanson gets a clinch.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker.
Hanson is working for takedown but Thacker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker.
Hanson blocking some punches. #T1#
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Hanson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hanson.
Hanson is trying to control. Thacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thacker working a defensive guard here.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Thacker trying to control the position here.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Thacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thacker is retaining full guard.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a wild combination.
Hanson looks to land a combination but Thacker avoids it well.
Thacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanson in his tracks.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Thacker counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thacker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanson circles away.
Hanson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##CL#
Thacker closes the distance and pushes Hanson back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thacker tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanson prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Hanson is looking for a takedown.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thacker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Rikkard Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikkard Hanson!

Rikkard Hanson gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: gc 155     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Pennypacker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pennypacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thacker.
Pennypacker looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range. #CL2#
Thacker clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Pennypacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pennypacker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thacker's head backwards.
Pennypacker digs a good hook to Thacker's body.
We've been told by Pennypacker's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pennypacker lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Thacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pennypacker cracks Thacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
Pennypacker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pennypacker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thacker takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Pennypacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thacker doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Pennypacker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thacker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Pennypacker preventing the sweep.
Pennypacker tries to stand but Thacker is controlling from the bottom.
Pennypacker is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Pennypacker wants to get up but he can't break Thacker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Pennypacker gets to his feet. Thacker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Pennypacker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thacker, pushing him back against the cage.
Thacker is looking to control Pennypacker's arms but Pennypacker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thacker has his back to the cage.
Pennypacker lands an uppercut.#BC#
Pennypacker breaks the clinch.
Thacker chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Pennypacker tries to clinch up but Thacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Pennypacker misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Thacker moves into range and clinches up with Pennypacker.#BC#
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pennypacker.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Pennypacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pennypacker misses with a takedown
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pennypacker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennypacker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker slips under a jab from Pennypacker.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pennypacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pennypacker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pennypacker scores with the left hand. Thacker knows he should have avoided that one.
Pennypacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Thacker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pennypacker checks a leg kick.
Pennypacker shoots in looking for a takedown but Thacker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pennypacker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Pennypacker scores with a three punch combo!
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker is having none of it.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Pennypacker misses with a few strikes there.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Pennypacker moves away and avoids it.
Pennypacker throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pennypacker misses with a hook
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Pennypacker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Pennypacker throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Pennypacker misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Thacker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennypacker, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Pennypacker.
Thacker misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pennypacker tries to pull guard but Thacker won't allow it.
Pennypacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennypacker controls his hands.
Pennypacker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennypacker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennypacker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker feints a jab promting Pennypacker to slip. Thacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pennypacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennypacker.
A little feinted left hand from Pennypacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Pennypacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennypacker dodges the punch combination from Thacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennypacker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Pennypacker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thacker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pennypacker throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Thacker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Thacker has closed the distance and engaged Pennypacker in a clinch. #BC#
Pennypacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennypacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pennypacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thacker momentarily.
Pennypacker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pennypacker misses with a looping left.
Pennypacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Pennypacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thacker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennypacker looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.
Pennypacker scores with a head kick. #CL#
Pennypacker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker wants to clinch up but Thacker keeps it at a distance.
Pennypacker misses with a hook.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Pennypacker avoids it with no problem.
Pennypacker shoots in but Thacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
AG Pennypacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennypacker misses with a left hand
and Pennypacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pennypacker tries to clinch but Thacker is having none of it.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pennypacker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
AG Pennypacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pennypacker misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Pennypacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pennypacker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Thacker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Thacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pennypacker misses with a double jab.
Pennypacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thacker.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a nice looking combination but Pennypacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pennypacker jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pennypacker.
AG Pennypacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennypacker misses with a straight left.
Pennypacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Pennypacker lands a really nice looking cross but Thacker seems unphased. #T3#
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Thacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pennypacker moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Pennypacker closes the distance but Thacker moves to the side
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Thacker looks to land a combination but Pennypacker avoids it well.
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target.
Pennypacker lands a body shot.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range. #CL#
Pennypacker closes the distance and pushes Thacker back into the cage.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pennypacker wants to break free but Thacker has control.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Thacker drops his hands momentarily and Pennypacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Pennypacker tries to pull guard but Thacker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pennypacker.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pennypacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennypacker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thacker.
Pennypacker can't break the clinch. #BC#
Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Pennypacker lands an overhand right.
Pennypacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pennypacker connects with the punch.
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 AG Pennypacker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pennypacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker lands with a shot to the body.
Pennypacker goes for a double leg but Thacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thacker continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennypacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pennypacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pennypacker loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Pennypacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Thacker throws a push kick but Pennypacker slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker dodges the punch combination from Pennypacker. #CL#
Pennypacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Pennypacker.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker throws a leg kick
and Pennypacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Pennypacker moves in looking to clinch but Thacker pushes him off.
Pennypacker lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Pennypacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pennypacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pennypacker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pennypacker dives in for a single leg takedown but Thacker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennypacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pennypacker misses with an uppercut
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker misses with a hook. Pennypacker ducked under it nicely.
Thacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Pennypacker misses with a looping right.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pennypacker moves away.#CL2#
Thacker clinches.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Pennypacker prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
Thacker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennypacker's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
Thacker tries to work over Pennypacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker prevents a body shot from Thacker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennypacker.
A body shot lands from Thacker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pennypacker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennypacker tries to circle away but Thacker has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Pennypacker pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pennypacker as Thacker tries to tie him up.
Thacker digs a right hand underneath Pennypacker's ribcage. Pennypacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pennypacker has had enough of the clinch but Thacker keeps him there for the moment.
Pennypacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
AG Pennypacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pennypacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thacker stalling against the cage. #BC#
Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennypacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pennypacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennypacker.#T4#
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pennypacker ducks right into an uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennypacker manages to avoid it.
Pennypacker is looking to land body kicks.
Thacker swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennypacker misses with a straight left.
Pennypacker lands a nice hook to Thacker's body. Thacker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thacker swats away the attempt to clinch by Pennypacker.
Thacker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pennypacker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thacker scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Pennypacker has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Pennypacker manages to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alasdair Thacker.
I think Pennypacker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AG Pennypacker!

A less than humble AG Pennypacker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: gc152     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Horn throws a hook but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Thacker jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker tries to clinch up but Horn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thacker scores with a one two! Horn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thacker connects with a nice looking jab.
Thacker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react.
Horn slips under a jab from Thacker.
Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Horn is predictable there
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thacker ducks right into an uppercut from Horn. #T1#
Thacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horn. Horn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thacker works the jab nicely.
Thacker connects with the punch.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Horn goes for a double leg but Thacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thacker continues to drive forward.
Horn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horn moves out of range of the strikes.
Horn with a jab.
Horn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thacker's hands.
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Horn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thacker thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thacker misses with a few strikes there.
Horn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Horn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thacker lands with a good body shot.
Horn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Thacker misses
and Horn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Horn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.#T3##CL2#
Thacker darts in and clinches Horn up against the cage.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker lands with a right to the head.
Horn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horn prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head.
Horn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Horn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn looking for a takedown. #T4#
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Horn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thacker is keeping busy.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horn.
Horn trying to control the position but instead, Thacker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horn into the cage.
Horn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Horn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Horn avoiding damage as Thacker throws knees to the body.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker pushes Horn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thacker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Horn counters with a stiff right hand.
Horn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Horn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Horn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Thacker finds it's target.
Thacker slips under a jab.
Thacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker cracks Horn with a good jab.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Thacker works the jab nicely.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Horn misses the target.
Horn scores with a nice right hand.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thacker cracks the inside of Horn's front leg.
Horn lands with a cross.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Horn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horn throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch.
Thacker throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Thacker with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Horn
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thacker scores with a jab.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horn.
Horn missing with a left hand there. Thacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards. #T3#
Thacker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horn.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Horn avoiding damage as Thacker throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Horn is rocked!
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thacker lands a good knee to the midsection. Horn won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thacker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Horn's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Horn drops to his knees and Thacker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
After winning the bout, Alasdair Thacker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: USFC 154     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Glover misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Thacker - just one landing.
Thacker scores with the left hand. Glover knows he should have avoided that one.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Glover feints a counter leg kick.
Thacker moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thacker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glover.
Glover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Thacker is just out of range.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Thacker throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Thacker backing away here, and Glover unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thacker momentarily.
Thacker scores with a body shot. #T1#
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Glover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thacker dips to his left and cracks Glover with an uppercut!
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Thacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Glover has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thacker misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Glover moves into the clinch.
Thacker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover stalling in the clinch but Thacker improves position.
Thacker stalling the fight.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A hook to the body from Glover.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover lands a left hand.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker avoiding damage as Glover throws knees to the body.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Thacker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glover tries to score a body lock takedown but Thacker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Thacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker is looking to control Glover's arms but Glover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thacker has his back to the cage.
Thacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Glover misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Thacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glover misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
A short uppercut from Glover.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thacker managing to block the knees to the body from Glover.
Glover working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thacker as Glover tries to tie him up.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thacker - that landed with a thud.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Thacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker digs a right hand into Glover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glover's gas tank.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker tries to stall but Glover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Glover.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Glover looks winded!
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Thacker.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Glover is rocked!
Thacker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glover is still on wobbly legs! Can Thacker finish him?
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Glover stuns Thacker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Thacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thacker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glover's hands.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Thacker scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker lands with an overhand left.
Glover throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glover walks into a left hand. #T1#
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.
Glover lands with a cross.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Thacker clinches up with Glover and pushes him back against the cage.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker misses with a knee to the head.
Thacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Glover is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Thacker.
Thacker is leaning against Glover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker lands with a right to the head.
Thacker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover misses with some punches.
Thacker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3##CL#
Glover gets tackled into the cage by Thacker. Thacker maintains the clinch.
Glover takes a shot to the head.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Glover tries to stall but Thacker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Glover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glover misses with an elbow over the top.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Thacker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
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!
Thacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Glover tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker managing to block the knees to the body from Glover.
Thacker lands a shot to the body.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Thacker controls the action.
Thacker blocks the elbow strike.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thacker.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Thacker lands a big right hand that drops Glover! The killer instinct kicks in and Thacker finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thacker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
A relieved looking Alasdair Thacker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: USFC 148     
Date:   Apr 07, 2017
#R1#
Thacker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godfrey's head backwards.
Godfrey lands an overhand right.
Thacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godfrey in his tracks.
Thacker lands a head kick!
Godfrey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Godfrey lands with an overhand left.
Godfrey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thacker circles away quickly and effectively.
Thacker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Godfrey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Godfrey.
Thacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godfrey at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godfrey.
Godfrey cracks Thacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thacker throws a body punch but Godfrey moves out of range.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker staying out of range there.
Godfrey throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thacker counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godfrey tests Thacker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Godfrey lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Godfrey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godfrey throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godfrey feints a jab promting Thacker to slip. Godfrey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thacker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker walks into a straight right hand from Godfrey.
Godfrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Godfrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thacker throws a right hand that Godfrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Godfrey also avoids with ease.
Godfrey works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Godfrey looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.
Godfrey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Thacker jabs Godfrey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godfrey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Godfrey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godfrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godfrey.
Thacker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Godfrey finds it's way round the side to connect with Thacker's head.
Thacker throws a body punch but Godfrey moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Godfrey.
Thacker tries to clinch
and Godfrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thacker connects with a body shot that sends Godfrey's belly button to the back.
Godfrey lands a jab to the nose.
Godfrey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thacker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godfrey.
Godfrey scores with a nice head shot.
Godfrey lands with an uppercut that bounces Thacker off the cage and back into range.
Godfrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thacker scores with a leg kick.
Thacker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Thacker throws a jab when Godfrey was well out of range.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Godfrey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godfrey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godfrey throws out a counter right but Thacker avoids it with no problem.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Godfrey misses with a looping left.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godfrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Godfrey throws out a counter right but Thacker avoids it with no problem.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godfrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godfrey throws a counter combo.
Thacker looks to clinch
and Godfrey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Godfrey misses.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Godfrey misses.
Thacker throws a hook but Godfrey avoids it easily.#CL#
Thacker clinches with his opponent.
Thacker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Godfrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Godfrey lands with a left to the head.
Thacker tries to work over Godfrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godfrey's elbow.
Godfrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Godfrey blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker stalling in the clinch but Godfrey improves position.
Thacker is pushing Godfrey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker takes an elbow to the temple.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Godfrey controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Godfrey lands a nice elbow.
Godfrey misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Godfrey.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Godfrey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Godfrey misses.
Godfrey cracks Thacker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thacker cracks Godfrey with a good jab.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godfrey. #CL#
Thacker drives through and clinches with Godfrey against the cage.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Godfrey lands a shot to the body.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Godfrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Godfrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thacker.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Good body shot from Godfrey.
I was talking to Thacker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Godfrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godfrey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Godfrey tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Godfrey back against the cage.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godfreys head.
Godfrey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thacker's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Godfrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a body punch.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey misses with some punches.
Godfrey prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Godfrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Godfrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Godfrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Godfrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker presses Godfrey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but Thacker blocks it. #T2#
Thacker prevents a body shot from Godfrey.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godfrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey lands a nice uppercut.
Godfrey lands a shoulder strike.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Godfrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker slowing the pace effectively.
Thacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Godfrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thacker tries a body shot but Godfrey blocks it. #T3#
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but Thacker blocks it.
Godfrey tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker wants to stall.
Godfrey misses with a knee strike.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
Godfrey is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Thacker pushes Godfrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Knees to the body from Godfrey.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Thacker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Godfrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godfrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Godfrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Godfrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thacker.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godfrey's elbow.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Godfrey crunches a lovely knee into Thacker's ribcage.
Thacker is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godfrey working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Godfrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Godfrey scores with a punch to the head.
Godfrey misses with a hook. Thacker ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Thacker clinches with his opponent.
Godfrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker digs a right hand into Godfrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Godfrey's gas tank.
Thacker stalling in the clinch but Godfrey improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godfrey.
Godfrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker blocks the elbow strike.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Godfrey misses with a punch to the body.
Godfrey throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godfrey's elbow.
Godfrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godfrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godfrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godfrey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thacker blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Godfrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker pushes Godfrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Godfrey lands with a light punch inside.
Thacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Godfrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Godfrey lands an elbow inside that Thacker shrugs off.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Godfrey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
Thacker trying to stall but Godfrey improves his position.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Godfrey.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Godfrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thacker's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Godfrey throws an elbow but misses.
Thacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Godfrey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Godfrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Godfrey.
Godfrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godfrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godfrey working Thacker over with knees to the body.
Godfrey lands a nice elbow.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
Godfrey misses with a knee strike.
Godfrey misses with the head strike.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
Godfrey tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker trying to control the position but instead, Godfrey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thacker into the cage.
Godfrey lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Godfrey lands a body punch.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Godfrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Godfrey pushes Thacker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Godfrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Godfrey.
Godfrey misses with a body punch.
Thacker is working Godfrey over against the cage.
Godfrey avoiding damage as Thacker throws knees to the body.
Godfrey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thacker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Godfrey's brow.
Thacker digs a right hand into Godfrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Godfrey's gas tank.
Thacker tries to work over Godfrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Godfrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker dodges an elbow strike from Godfrey.
A short left from Thacker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godfrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thacker stalling in the clinch but Godfrey improves position.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Godfrey lands with a left to the head.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godfrey cracks Thacker with a nice body shot.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godfrey's elbow.
Godfrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker is trying to maintain a safe position but Godfrey gets an underhook and turns Thacker into the cage.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Godfrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Godfrey 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Godfrey!

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

 

Event: USFC 143     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.
Thacker swings for the body but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu throws a right hand that Thacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Thacker also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker works on Petrescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands. #T1#
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Petrescu landing knees to the head.
Thacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu prevents a body shot from Thacker.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker stalling the fight.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrescus head.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu can't break the clinch.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Petrescu avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrescu is defending well for now.#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrescu jabs at Thacker's body.#T2#
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Thacker catches Petrescu right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Thacker tries to clinch but Petrescu is having none of it.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Petrescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker throws a combination that misses
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Thacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.#T3##CL2#
Thacker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thacker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrescu is keeping busy.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Petrescu.
Thacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thacker can turn it around.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker avoiding damage as Petrescu throws knees to the body.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thacker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action. #T4#
Thacker scores with a knee to the head.
Petrescu working aggressively here. #BC#
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu lands a slapping body shot.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petrescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Petrescu throws a right and a left that Thacker avoids nicely.
Thacker scores with a hook.
Thacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thacker throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Petrescu finds it's way through Thacker's defenses.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Thacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu counters with a low kick, right behind Thacker 's knee.
Thacker throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Petrescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Thacker was not able to check.
Thacker swings widly with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu misses with the combination.
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrescu slips a straight right by Thacker.
Petrescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thacker connects with a single shot there.
Petrescu looks to land a combination. Thacker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
A jab from Petrescu misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with the punch.
Petrescu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Thacker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thacker duly obliges.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Petrescu tries to keep at a distance but Thacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrescu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thacker is breathing heavily.#BC#
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Thacker throws a hook but Petrescu avoids it easily.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Petrescu is looking to counter the offense by Thacker and move into the clinch.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Petrescu moves away and avoids it.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
It appears Petrescu was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrescu misses with a body kick.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrescu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Petrescu misses with a straight right.
Petrescu misses with a looping right.
Thacker misses with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
Thacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Petrescu's ribs.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrescu.
Petrescu jabs Thacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Petrescu connects with a leg kick. Thacker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thacker lands a head shot.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Petrescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thacker finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrescu's head.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Petrescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.#T1#
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrescu lands a nice looking body kick.
Thacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thacker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrescu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thacker's knee momentarily.
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Petrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker counters with a nice body shot.
Petrescu is looking to chop away at Thacker's legs.
Thacker cracks Petrescu with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker moves to clinch but Petrescu breaks away
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react.
Petrescu misses with a straight right.
Thacker lands a jab to Petrescu's midsection.
Petrescu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrescu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrescu counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Petrescu misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrescu on the side of the head.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thacker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPetrescu.
Petrescu throws a head kick but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker jabs at Petrescu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Thacker clinches up against the cage.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu blocks an uppercut.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrescu's efforts to push away.
Petrescu connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Petrescu blocking some punches.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Thacker. #BC#
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiu Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrescu 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!

After the fight, Sergiu Petrescu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: USFC 138     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Scarn lands the left hand.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Thacker 's eye.
A body shot lands from Scarn.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Thacker tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thacker lands a shot to the body.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Thacker dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Scarn can't find room to land a body shot as Thacker controls the action. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Thacker.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker stalls.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thacker being controlled against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Scarn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn. #CUT#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Thacker tries a knee to the head but Scarn blocks it.
Thacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scarn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thacker can turn it around.
Thacker is trying to stall.
Thacker lands a left hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.#BC#
Scarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker slips under a jab from Scarn.
Scarn needs to keep his hands up - Thacker had a free shot at his head there.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Thacker pushes Scarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Thacker works on Scarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Scarn.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Scarn takes an elbow to the temple.
Scarn gets through Thacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Thacker dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Thacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scarn blocks it with crossed arms.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Scarn tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn lands an uppercut.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Thacker 's eye.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Scarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn is leaning against Thacker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Scarn.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker wants to stall.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Thacker avoids it well. #CL2#
Thacker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker lands a nice uppercut.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thacker takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thacker.
Thacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scarn blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Michael Scarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thacker lands a nice uppercut.
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Scarn presses Thacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Scarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn lands an elbow inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarn lands a shot to the body.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thacker or not.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Thacker.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Scarn gets through Thacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn lands a body punch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker looking to slow down the pace here.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker scores a nice knee to the body.
Thacker lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker pushes Scarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thacker blocks a leg kick.
Thacker clobbers Scarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scarn. Scarn obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker pushes Scarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Thacker as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Thacker. #T1#
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike from Thacker.
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!
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker cracks Scarn with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thacker.
Thacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Thacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thacker lands a body punch.
Thacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Thacker as the two fighters clinch.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike from Thacker.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Thacker tries to land knees in the clinch but Scarn avoids the damage to the body.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thacker's defenses.
Scarn is working Thacker over against the cage.
Thacker effectively controlling the action here.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn. #T4#
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Thacker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scarn's face.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Thacker 's eye.
Thacker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker lands with an overhand left.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thacker 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!

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

 

Event: USFC 134     
Date:   Jan 22, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Zaire is trying to trip Thacker. He has hold of a leg but Thacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thacker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thacker has Zaire pulled in close to control his posture.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thacker is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Thacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Thacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thacker to keep the fight standing.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaire lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Zaire is trying to trip Thacker. He has hold of a leg but Thacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zaire is working Thacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Thacker trying to control the position here.
Thacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Thacker, not yet.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zaire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Thacker tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker misses with a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
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!
Zaire lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Thacker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zaire up against the cage.
Thacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Thacker has him pressed against the cage.
Thacker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thacker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Thacker.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Zaire backs off Thacker throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Thacker checks it.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Thacker, which made it look bad.
Thacker tries to clinch up.#T1#
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Thacker saw that one coming.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Thacker tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire throws a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Thacker checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Thacker lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thacker takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Thacker rushes Zaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Thacker swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thacker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
As Thacker looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Thacker just gets out of the way.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Thacker throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire darts in looking for a takedown but Thacker gets double underhooks and turns Zaire into the cage.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Thacker throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Thacker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target. #T4#
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thacker. Thacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Thacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Thacker moved away.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker looks to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thacker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thacker.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Thacker darts in trying to clinch
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Thacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thacker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire is looking to wear down Thacker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thacker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Thacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Thacker's head back.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
A shot to the body from Thacker misses
and Zaire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Thacker darts in and clinches Zaire up against the cage.
A short left from Thacker.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaire's elbow.
Zaire digs a right hand into Thacker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thacker's gas tank.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage. #BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Thacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thacker.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Zaire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thacker quickly recovers to half guard.
Thacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire throwing shots but Thacker is blocking nicely.
Thacker tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
Zaire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abdullah Zaire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
A jab from Thacker misses. #T1#
Zaire scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire jabs Thacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Thacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches up with Thacker, looking for a takedown. Zaire pushes Thacker against the cage but Thacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Thacker checks it.
Zaire throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker feints a jab promting Zaire to slip. Thacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaire scores with a jab.#T3#
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Thacker moves to clinch but Zaire breaks away #TD#
and Zaire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaire is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Zaire 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.
Thacker wants to improve his position but Zaire is controlling well. #T4#
Thacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Thacker controlling the position.
Zaire lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Thacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Thacker is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zaire thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Zaire thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaire throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Thacker didn't see that one coming.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thacker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Thacker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
A big right from Thacker misses.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thacker. That did some damage!
Zaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
A lazy body kick from Zaire
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire can't break the clinch.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Thacker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Thacker's leg but Thacker calmly moves out of range.
Thacker lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Zaire catches Thacker right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Thacker needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thacker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker slips a straight right by Zaire.
Thacker tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Zaire takes a swing at Thacker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Thacker is quick to defend against it.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!

Abdullah Zaire retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire 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: USFC 129     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Thacker moves in looking to clinch but Balkon pushes him off.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thacker tries to clinch up but Balkon circles away and keeps his distance.
Balkon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balkon feints a jab promting Thacker to slip. Balkon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and pushes Balkon back into the cage.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Balkon.
Balkon with a knee to the head.
Balkon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Thacker blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Thacker.
Balkon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balkon obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balkon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balkon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Thacker avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balkon stalling in the clinch but Thacker improves position.
A short left from Thacker.
Thacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balkon fails to land with a series of punches.
Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balkon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Balkon misses its intended target.
Balkon throws a nice head kick!
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Balkon throws a jab when Thacker was well out of range.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balkon lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
Thacker misses the body punch
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Balkon moved out of range.#T2#
Balkon misses the shot to the body.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Balkon avoids it with no problem.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Thacker lands with a hook. Balkon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Thacker drives through and clinches with Balkon against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Balkon connects with a knee to the head.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balkon backwards.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Balkon lands a good knee to the midsection. Thacker won't want to take too many of those.
Balkon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Balkon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Thacker blocks with his arms.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balkon is breathing heavily.
Balkon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Thacker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balkon avoiding damage as Thacker throws knees to the body. #BC#
Balkon breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Balkon.
Balkon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Thacker cracks Balkon with a good jab.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Balkon slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Balkon moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a left hand
and Balkon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thacker misses with a straight right.
Balkon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon slips under a jab from Thacker.
Balkon avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Balkon swinging wildly here.
Balkon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker slips under a jab from Balkon.
Thacker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thacker digs a good body shot into Balkon's ribs.#CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balkon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balkon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Balkon.
Balkon working aggressively here.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thacker.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thacker avoids it.
Balkon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Balkon misses the jab.
Marian Balkon is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkon throws a series of strikes that have Thacker backpedaling.
Thacker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thacker staying out of range there.
Balkon throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Thacker throws a jab when Balkon was well out of range.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thacker gets a clinch.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Thacker blocks it.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Thacker blocks it.
Balkon tries to stall but Thacker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon blocking some punches.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Balkon avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Balkon lands a shoulder strike.
Balkon misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Thacker is leaning against Balkon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thacker tries a body shot but Balkon blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balkon.
Thacker tries a body shot but Balkon blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thacker lands a right hand.
A short left from Thacker.
Balkon landing knees to the body.
Thacker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
Balkon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thacker is defending well for now.
Thacker managing to block the knees to the body from Balkon.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thacker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Balkon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balkon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balkon scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thacker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balkon lands an elbow inside that Thacker shrugs off. #T2#
Balkon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thacker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Thacker pushes Balkon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Balkon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Thacker blocks it.
Balkon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
Thacker missing with knees to the body.
Balkon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Thacker. #ROC2#
Balkon is rocked!#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thacker.
Oh Balkon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Balkon to his knees! Thacker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
After winning the bout, Alasdair Thacker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 21, 2016
#R1#
Thacker scores with a jab.
Khanidov misses with a takedown
letting Thacker counter with a right hand.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khanidov shoots and misses
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thacker lands with a shot to the body.
Khanidov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khanidov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thacker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Khanidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thacker moves into range and clinches up with Khanidov.
Thacker lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Khanidov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Khanidov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thacker pushes Khanidov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khanidov is breathing heavily.
Thacker stalls.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Thacker.
Thacker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Khanidov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thacker is unloading with more strikes now! Khanidov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
Alasdair Thacker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 14, 2016
#R1#
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target.
A big right from Seagull misses. #CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker has Seagull pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagull or not.
Seagull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seagull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker scores with a shot to the side of Seagull's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Thacker.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
A left hand lands to the body for Thacker.
Seagull is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seagulls head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Seagull has been cut.
Thacker is struggling to control the position.
Thacker is stalling here.
Thacker digs a right hand into Seagull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seagull's gas tank.
Thacker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thacker gets through Seagull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thacker controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Thacker. #ROC2#
Seagull is rocked!
Thacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagull or not.
Oh Seagull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thacker pushes Seagull against the cage. Thacker is working some dirty boxing. Thacker pushes off with a quick right hook! Seagull goes down! Seagull tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thacker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker!
After winning the bout, Alasdair Thacker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 07, 2016
#R1#
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Ashton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Thacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker lands a jab to Ashton's midsection.
Thacker needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Thacker throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thacker has managed to clinch.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thacker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head. #T2##BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Jab by Thacker.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker misses with an uppercut
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ashton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Thacker works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Thacker catches Ashton right on the button with a cross.
Thacker cracks Ashton with an open hand slap.
Ashton misses with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Ashton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Thacker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Thacker as he connects with a hook.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Ashton scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Ashton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown. Thacker fights it but they end up in guard.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashton walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton tries to break the clinch but Thacker is controlling the position.
Ashton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashton wants to stall.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker lands an elbow that stopped Ashton in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashton avoids it.#BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thacker. That's going to slow Ashton down.
Ashton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Thacker clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker stops a takedown attempt from Ashton. #T3##BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Ashton wants to break free but Thacker has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thacker pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Thacker is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ashton blocking some punches.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands a right hand.
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!
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but Ashton blocks with his arms.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ashton staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Thacker throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton tries to break free but Thacker pushes him back against the cage.
Thacker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Thacker misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thacker taking a breather.
Ashton is trying to drag Thacker to the mat but Thacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land. #T3#
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Stalling in the clinch from Thacker.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Ashton breaks from the clinch.
Thacker connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Ashton.
Ashton slowing the pace effectively.
Ashton tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Ashton back against the cage.
Alasdair Thacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thacker tries a body shot but Ashton blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thacker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!

Alasdair Thacker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Infinity: Unbreakable     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Take tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thacker is able to avoid easily.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Thacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Take scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker gets through Take's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Take working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker gets through Take's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Take works on Thacker's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Take.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Take.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Take doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Take swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Take.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Take lands an uppercut.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker blocking some punches. #T1#
Take lands a hook that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Take throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Take lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Take doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker lands with a left to the head.
Thacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thacker pushes Take back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Take takes a shot to the head.
Take has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Take's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Take lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Take trying to land knees to the body.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Take blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Take prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker misses with some punches. #T2#
Take lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Take.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
Thacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Take or not.
Take misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker tries to work over Take's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Take prevents a body shot from Thacker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
A body shot lands from Take.
A nice left hand lands by Take.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Take.
Take blocking some punches.
Thacker works on Take's body with a couple of short punches.
Thacker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Take struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands. #T3#
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Take.
Take throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Take lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thacker tries a body shot but Take blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Take makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
A short left from Take.
Take works on Thacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Take doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Take lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thacker.
Thacker looks winded!
A short right from Take.
Take cracks Thacker with a nice body shot.
Take working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Take working aggressively here.
Take lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Take digs a right hand into Thacker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thacker's gas tank.
Thacker takes a shot to the head.
Thacker takes a shot to the head.
Take presses Thacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Take.
Take scores with a shot to the side of Thacker's head.
Take lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Take.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Take misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Take scores with a nice short uppercut.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Take cracks Thacker with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Take as the two fighters clinch.
Take lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Take lands a hook to the side of the head.
Take lands an uppercut.
Take swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Take lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Take dominated that round.
That's time! Take's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Take connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Take connects with an inside leg kick.
Thacker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Take throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thacker.
Take lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Take.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Take looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thacker clobbers Take with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Take tests Thacker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Take throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thacker clobbers Take with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Take is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?
Take ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Take.
Take plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Take.
Take takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Take keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Take thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Take swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
Take dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Take feints and then cracks Thacker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thacker down.
Take connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thacker momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Take.
Take tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Take goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Take paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Take appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Take throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Take throws a front kick that sends Thacker stumbling back into the cage.
Thacker tries to clinch but Take is having none of it. #T2#
Thacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Take scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Take lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Take lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thacker doesn't seem phased though.
Take buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Take throws a low kick, looking for Thacker's leg but Thacker calmly moves out of range.
Yamato Take is winning the standup battle so far.
Take wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thacker is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Take.
Take getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Take.
Take blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Thacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Take there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Take with a jab.#T3#
Thacker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Take lands the left hand.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Take thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Take scores with a hook.
Take throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Take.
Take looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Take connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Take. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Take has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Take lands a nice uppercut.
Yamato Take has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Take lands a shoulder strike.
Take has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Take pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Take misses with some punches.
Take lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Take. #T4#
Take managing to block the knees to the body from Thacker.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Thacker controlling the action here for a moment.
Take lands a body shot.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Take pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Take is leaning against Thacker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Take.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Take.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Take.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Take lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Take lands with a short shot to the head.
Take working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Take.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Take 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Take bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thacker's head.
Take throws a quick inside leg kick.
Take slips under a jab from Thacker.
Take lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take connects with a crisp jab.
Take moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Take throws a combination. Thacker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Thacker is rocked!
Take dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thacker. That did some damage!
Thacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Take finish him?
A jab from Take misses.
Thacker seems to have recovered his senses.
Thacker swings for the body but Take moves out of range.
Take half committed to a counter leg kick.
Take misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Take tenderised Thacker's leg. Thacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Take coming out on top.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Take avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Take lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Take throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Take throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thacker is looking to clinch but Take is avoiding it.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Take paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Take connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Take is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thacker.
Take lands a glancing blow to the side of Thacker's head.
Take throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Take throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker slips under a jab.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Take lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Take is looking to clinch.
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Take tried to counter with a leg kick but Thacker avoided it.#T2#
Thacker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thacker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thacker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Take.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Thacker misses. #CL2#
Thacker moves into range and clinches up with Take.
Take blocking some punches.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takes head.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Take working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Take.
Thacker throws an elbow but it misses.
Take tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Take as the two fighters clinch.
Thacker dodges an elbow strike from Take.
Take lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Take.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Take. #T3#
Thacker misses with some punches.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Take lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Take tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Take back against the cage.
Take misses with the head strike.
Take lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thacker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Take uses good head movement to avoid it.
Take blocks an uppercut.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thacker takes an elbow to the temple.
Take fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Take tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Thacker.
Take scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thacker stalling in the clinch but Take improves position.
Take makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thacker 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!
Take has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker. #T4#
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Take.
Take lands a left hand.
Take lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Take lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Take lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Take goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Take swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Take uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamato Take is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Take showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Take 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Take!

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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