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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Valdenius (ranked 650 p4p, 1104 weight class) and Lance Thorn (ranked 86 p4p, 140 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Valdenius moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius with a nice cross.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Valdenius's shoulder, as Valdenius tries to avoid the shot.
Valdenius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdenius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn prevents Valdenius from moving into mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Thorn is right now.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius tries to move to mount but Thorn blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is not content to let Valdenius control the position.
Valdenius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valdenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Valdenius goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thorn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valdenius's guard! Nice work there by Thorn!
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Valdenius controls Thorn momentarily but Thorn frees himself.
Thorn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius 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.
Thorn gets to his feet - Valdenius follows without any prompting.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Valdenius dives in and scores a takedown into Thorn's guard.
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valdenius has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thorn pushes Valdenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdenius tries to pull guard but Thorn holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdenius drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorn prevents it.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdenius backwards.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdenius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdenius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Valdenius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdenius.
Valdenius passes into half guard.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
Thorn trying to control from the bottom.
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorn sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valdenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdenius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Thorn cracks Valdenius with an open hand slap.
It looks like Bobo Valdenius has been cut.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Valdenius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Valdenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Valdenius.
Thorn with a jab.
Valdenius defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
so Valdenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thorn pulls Valdenius in close to prevent any damage.
Thorn working a defensive guard here.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valdenius stands and throws Thorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is not content to let Valdenius control the position.
Valdenius is really struggling to control Thorn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn looking for a sweep but Valdenius has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Valdenius fails to advance to Thorn's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valdenius goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thorn is on top in guard.
Thorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdenius is retaining full guard.
Valdenius has an active guard here but Thorn has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorn in particular looking to stall.
Valdenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdenius keeping hold of Thorn's head, controlling as best he can.
Valdenius is trying to maintain the position but Thorn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is looking to advance position but Valdenius won't allow it.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valdenius tries to get to full guard but Thorn has control of the leg.
Thorn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thorn decides to return to a standing position.
Valdenius slips under a jab.
Valdenius blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Valdenius.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lance Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdenius slips under a jab.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn jabs Valdenius right on the nose. Valdenius blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdenius feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Valdenius feinted with a counter takedown.
Valdenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdenius misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Valdenius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdenius lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdenius, as that shot connected.
Valdenius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valdenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobo Valdenius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Valdenius crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Valdenius back to his feet!
Thorn drops Valdenius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valdenius looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Valdenius is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Oh Valdenius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn slips a jab from Valdenius.
Valdenius moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdenius gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Valdenius seems to have got his legs back now.
Valdenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorn is keeping the position for now.
Thorn wants to stand up but Valdenius is controlling him.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard.
Valdenius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdenius has Thorn in his guard.
Thorn won't allow Valdenius to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius pulls Thorn in close to prevent any damage.
Thorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdenius is controlling Thorn's posture.
Thorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valdenius pulls Thorn in to control the position.
Valdenius 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.
Thorn stands and steps away. Valdenius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valdenius fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdenius.
Valdenius looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Valdenius ducks down to avoid it.
Valdenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Valdenius ducks down to avoid it.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Valdenius slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn lands the left hand.
Valdenius throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Thorn misses the jab.
Valdenius looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Valdenius slips the punch.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdenius fails with the takedown.
Valdenius avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to move into range but Valdenius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdenius under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdenius has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.
Good exchange - Thorn coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Valdenius slips the punch.
Thorn takes one 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!
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Valdenius crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Valdenius back to his feet!
Valdenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thorn weaves into range and cracks Valdenius right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Valdenius goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thorn is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Thorn!
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