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Event:
PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Delaney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delaney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
An attempted straight right counter from Delaney misses the target.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Delaney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Keziah Delaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Delaney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Delaney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Delaney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delaney.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Delaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Delaney finish him?
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaney counters with a right hand from hell and Thomas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Keziah Delaney!
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Event:
PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Tunney .
Thomas goes for a double leg but Tunney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tunney continues to drive forward.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tunney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas tries for a takedown but Tunney circles away easily
and Tunney counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Thomas off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tunney follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Thomas was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gene Tunney !
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Event:
PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jones clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Jones has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas wants to break free but Jones has control.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Jones won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
#TD#
Jones is trying to trip Thomas. He has hold of a leg but Thomas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thomas with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jones dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Thomas is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thomas tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Jones drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thomas! More shots from Jones and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther Jones 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.
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Event:
PFF 12 - Steve vs McKenna
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Wild lands a jab to the head.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Wild circles away easily#KD#
and Wild counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas! Wild lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Wild staying out of range there.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Wild finish him?
Wild lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wet Wild!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wet Wild thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Montgomery to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Montgomery throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montgomery as he avoids it easily.
Jason Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance but Montgomery moves to the side
and Montgomery counters with a left to the body.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Montgomery counters with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery rattles Thomas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Thomas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Montgomery dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Thomas stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Montgomery!
A victorious Jason Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hooligan swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
English Hooligan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooligan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thomas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here.
Hooligan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas throws an elbow but Hooligan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thomas working the ground and pound from side control.
Hooligan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Hooligan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thomas connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooligan is trying to buck Thomas off.
Thomas cracks Hooligan with a big elbow.
Thomas 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.
Hooligan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hooligan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hooligan pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hooligan to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Hooligan is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hooligan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Hooligan is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hooligan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Thomas turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
Our winner, John Thomas, 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.
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Event:
KFC 32: Leary vs Johnson 3
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Thomas lands a left and a right that send Daniels crashing to the mat, dazed. Thomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
Thomas drops Daniels with a huge uppercut! Daniels drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thomas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
After winning the bout, John Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KFC 28: Johnson vs Steve
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Paauwe counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Paauwe avoids them all with ease.
Thomas 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.#CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas has Paauwe pressed against the cage, preventing Paauwe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Paauwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paauwe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paauwe scores with a head kick.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Paauwe counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas stalks Paauwe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paauwe's face. Paauwe staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Thomas avoids the head kick by Paauwe.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas fails with the takedown
enabling Paauwe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Thomas has Paauwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas has Paauwe pressed against the cage, preventing Paauwe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Thomas gets a nice trip takedown into half 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.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Thomas winds up and cracks Paauwe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Paauwe dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas content to control rather than advance.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas working over Paauwe with some ground and pound. Paauwe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thomas winds up and cracks Paauwe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Thomas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Paauwe prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paauwe jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paauwe tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Thomas rushes Paauwe and presses him up against the cage.
Paauwe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paauwe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Paauwe can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paauwe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas prevents Paauwe from breaking the clinch.#T4##BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paauwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paauwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paauwe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Paauwe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Paauwe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paauwe counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paauwe's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paauwe circles away.
Paauwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Paauwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
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 John Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paauwe connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas throws a jab when Paauwe was well out of range.
Paauwe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paauwe enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paauwe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paauwe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas 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.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
John Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas distracts Paauwe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Paauwe pushes Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paauwe to the ground. Thomas is now in Paauwe's guard.#ROC#
Paauwe is rocked!
Thomas works over Paauwe with some ground and pound from guard.
Paauwe is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas gets to his feet and stands over Paauwe, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Paauwe felt that one! Thomas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Paauwe from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
John Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 25: Leary vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Romero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from Romero lands.
We've been told by Romero's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Romero lands with a big right hook that stumbles Thomas - he's out on his feet here! Romero follows up with another monster hook that separates Thomas from consciousness! Thomas falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Romero stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yolo Romero!
In his post fight interview, Yolo Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 20: Potter vs Mann
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sideman clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sideman on the inside.
Sideman pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sideman gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sideman is working Thomas over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
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!
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sideman dips a shoulder and cracks Thomas with a mighty uppercut! Thomas falls back against the cage and Sideman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thomas 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 - Sideman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KFC 15: Kennedy vs Soun 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Tussling avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Tussling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas scores with a jab. Tussling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tussling was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
And Tussling tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tussling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tussling moved out of range nicely.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Tussling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tussling avoids the body shot from Thomas.
John Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thomas punishes Tussling's body with a nice straight punch.
Tussling misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Tussling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Tussling counters with a straight right hand.
Tussling looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Tussling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tussling was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Tussling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Tussling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
#T2#
Tussling misses with a hook.
Tussling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tussling misses with a body shot.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tussling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas feints a jab promting Tussling to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tussling slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thomas throws a right hand that Tussling ducks under and follows up with a left that Tussling also avoids with ease.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Tussling moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws the left hand but Tussling avoids the punch easily.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Tussling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tussling slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Tussling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Tussling's shoulder, as Tussling tries to avoid the shot.
Tussling looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Tussling throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas tries to bum rush Tussling with a series of wild strikes but Tussling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tussling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tussling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas misses the jab.
Tussling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tussling.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tussling. Beautiful body shot.
Tussling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Tussling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tussling.
It seemed like Tussling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tussling moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Tussling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tussling let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Tussling.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tussling misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Tussling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tussling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas swings for the body but Tussling moves out of range.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Tussling avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a right hand that Tussling ducks under and follows up with a left that Tussling also avoids with ease.
Tussling jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tussling moved out of range nicely.
Tussling just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tussling.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tussling can do to turn this around?
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tussling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tussling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tussling showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Tussling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas trying to control but Tussling postures up.
Tussling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tussling lands strikes from half guard.
Tussling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tussling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tussling raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Tussling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tussling has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tussling landing strikes from the mount and Thomas is in trouble!
Tussling content just to control the position here.
Tussling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tussling putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Tussling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tussling's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professional Tussling!
During a confident post fight interview, Professional Tussling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KFC 14: Cobra vs Mumba
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Thomas is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Young is rocked!
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Young wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Young quite badly. Young pulls Thomas in close trying to recover. Thomas postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Young on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Young doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
John Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KFC 9: Azevedo vs Passion
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGettigan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas shoots and misses
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and McGettigan rattles Thomas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Thomas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McGettigan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Thomas stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
KFC 5: Azevedo vs Shroud
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A cross from Thomas lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Etano Reigns has been cut.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Thomas gets caught napping as Reigns dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Reigns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reigns has Thomas in his guard.#REVB#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving. #SUB#
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reigns is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Reigns's brow.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving. #T2#
Reigns throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas loads up on a big left hand. Reigns felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Thomas looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reigns can't hide his disappointment, as Thomas celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
Our winner, John Thomas, 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.
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Event:
KFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Dutchman - just one landing.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Dutchman. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Dutchman misses the shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and bounces Dutchman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dutchman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dutchman regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Dutchman's brow.
Dutchman keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dutchman wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dutchman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Dutchman keeps moving.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Dutchman is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dutchman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dutchman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dutchman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dutchman tries to get out of the position.
Dutchman wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Dutchman keeps moving.
Dutchman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thomas manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.
Thomas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dutchman has hold of Thomas's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Dutchman's temple.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dutchman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dutchman is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Thomas is trying to control. Dutchman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dutchman wants to get back to his feet.
Dutchman is in trouble now - Thomas has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Thomas working for a guillotine from mount but Dutchman is in no mood to give up.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thomas trying to control but Dutchman is having none of it.
Dutchman tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Thomas has hold of Dutchman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dutchman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dutchman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Dutchman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Thomas is keen to just control but Dutchman is a slippery customer.
Thomas is nestled in close to Dutchman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Thomas there. #SU2#
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dutchman to stand up.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dutchman.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutchman with a body shot.
Dutchman stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Dutchman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dutchman scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Dutchman avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Dutchman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Lake Dutchman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dutchman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dutchman throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dutchman.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Dutchman throws out a powerful jab.
Dutchman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dutchman in his tracks. #CL#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Dutchman. Dutchman maintains the clinch.
Dutchman scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Dutchman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Dutchman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dutchman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dutchman lands a nice uppercut.
Dutchman is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dutchman down to the mat. Dutchman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lake Dutchman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Dutchman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Dutchman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dutchman, which made it look bad.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Dutchman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Dutchman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dutchman scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dutchman quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Dutchman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dutchman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutchman.
As Dutchman backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Dutchman manages to avoid it all.
Lake Dutchman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutchman throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Dutchman throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Dutchman seems unphased.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dutchman as he jumps to the side.
Thomas slips under a jab.
John Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Dutchman misses its intended target.
Dutchman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Dutchman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dutchman.
Dutchman throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Dutchman misses with an uppercut.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Dutchman circles away and keeps his distance.
Dutchman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dutchman walks into a left hand.
Dutchman throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Dutchman shows good takedown defense.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dutchman throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Dutchman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dutchman is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Dutchman circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Dutchman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
#T3#
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Dutchman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dutchman.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dutchman circles away.
A big right from Dutchman misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Thomas does no damage. #TD2#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Thomas prevents Dutchman from getting back to his feet.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Dutchman is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas is pushing down on Dutchman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dutchman is fighting to maintain full guard but Thomas has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Dutchman defends the submission attempt.
Dutchman tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Dutchman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dutchman swivels and escapes.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dutchman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
John Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Dutchman misses.
Dutchman scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dutchman misses with a straight left.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Dutchman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Dutchman as Thomas shoots in.
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 Lake Dutchman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dutchman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dutchman on the side of the head.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dutchman scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Dutchman - just one landing.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dutchman. Dutchman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Dutchman feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dutchman was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutchman misses with a hook.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutchman throws out the jab.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Dutchman backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutchman misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Thomas goes for a double leg but Dutchman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dutchman continues to drive forward.
Dutchman is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Dutchman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dutchman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Dutchman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Dutchman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lake Dutchman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dutchman circles away.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dutchman misses with an uppercut.
Dutchman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Dutchman defends the submission attempt.#T2##ES#
Dutchman kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Dutchman lands a nice shot to the body.
Dutchman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dutchman manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dutchman closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dutchman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Dutchman circles away.
Dutchman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dutchman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dutchman.#T3#
Dutchman throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dutchman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutchman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dutchman ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas tries to bum rush Dutchman with a series of wild strikes but Dutchman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Dutchman avoids it well.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutchman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Dutchman keeps moving.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dutchman's head.
John Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dutchman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Dutchman keeps moving.
Dutchman wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him. #SUB2#
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Dutchman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dutchman manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Dutchman's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Thomas lands.
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 Lake Dutchman.
I think Dutchman 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lake Dutchman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Richardson. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richardson.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Richardson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Thomas.
#TD2#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richardson wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Richardson is rocked!
Thomas loads up on a big left hand. Richardson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Thomas looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Richardson can't hide his disappointment, as Thomas celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
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