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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Moore (ranked 946 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Magnus Thorgard (ranked 128 p4p, 249 weight class). Peyton Moore had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Thorgard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorgard's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorgard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard connects with a body shot.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorgard lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard misses with a two punch combination.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorgard. That snapped Moore's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thorgard moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moore is able to avoid easily.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Moore misses with a hook
and Thorgard counters with a left to the body.
Moore slips a straight right by Thorgard.
Moore misses the body punch
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorgard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore swings for the body but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorgard lands a jab to the head.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorgard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Thorgard throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Thorgard's shoulder, as Thorgard tries to avoid the shot.
Moore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorgard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorgard jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing.
Thorgard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a body kick that stops Thorgard in his tracks momentarily.
Thorgard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moore backs up against the cage.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard misses with a body punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Moore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Thorgard ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Thorgard.
Thorgard jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorgard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorgard throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Thorgard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to work over Thorgard's front leg with a kick but Thorgard checks it.
Moore throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorgard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a right hand that Thorgard ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorgard also avoids with ease.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Thorgard.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Thorgard's shoulder, as Thorgard tries to avoid the shot.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorgard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorgard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moore throws a combination. Thorgard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorgard throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Thorgard lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Thorgard moves out of range as Moore strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorgard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Thorgard moved away.
Thorgard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard scores with a nice right hand.
Thorgard closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorgard cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorgard fails with the takedown
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moore!
Moore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thorgard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Thorgard with a couple of short strikes.
Thorgard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorgard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thorgard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Thorgard is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorgard throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Thorgard working over Moore with some ground and pound. Moore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thorgard thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
As Thorgard looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Thorgard just gets out of the way.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorgard.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard with a nice cross.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard avoids the body shot from Moore.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorgard.
Thorgard thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorgard as he connects with a hook.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Peyton Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorgard as he connects with a hook.
Thorgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorgard connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Thorgard throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Thorgard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorgard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Thorgard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorgard digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard misses with a low kick.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorgard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorgard's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorgard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Thorgard cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard gets a double leg takedown into Moore's guard.
Thorgard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling the position.
Thorgard is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorgard passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore wants to control but Thorgard passes into side.
Thorgard landing a few strikes.
Thorgard controlling the position from side mount.
Thorgard lands a few punches from side control.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore taking a bit of punishment here - Thorgard scoring with strikes.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.
Thorgard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thorgard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moore!
Moore taking shots to the head.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to hold on but Thorgard pushes him away.
Thorgard looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thorgard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moore?
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thorgard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Thorgard eventually gives up the hold.
Moore wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moore tries to roll over but Thorgard keeps him under control.
Thorgard throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thorgard trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moore trying to control but Thorgard postures up.
Moore wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Thorgard is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Thorgard looking to score a takedown here. Moore is defending well but Thorgard drives through and ends up in Moore's guard.
Thorgard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moore pulls Thorgard in close to his closed guard and prevents Thorgard from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorgard throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard takes one to the side of the head.
Thorgard avoids the head kick by Moore.
Thorgard lands a body shot.
Thorgard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard misses with a hook.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorgard cracks Moore with a good jab.
Moore moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore throws a quick counter head kick but Thorgard was just out of range.
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Moore throws a right and a left that Thorgard avoids nicely.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorgard cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Thorgard swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Thorgard.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Thorgard fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes one to the chin there.
Peyton Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard misses the jab.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Moore.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorgard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Thorgard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Moore misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorgard throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A cross from Thorgard lands.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore misses with a hook
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Magnus Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a crisp 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!
Thorgard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorgard tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Thorgard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore misses with a head kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorgard punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Thorgard slips the punch.
Thorgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Thorgard.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorgard 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thorgard!
An out of breath Magnus Thorgard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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