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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurisu Likason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Thornwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurisu Likason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacky Thornwell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Likason works his way into side control.
Likason is looking to take a break and control but Thornwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thornwell seems a little lost for a moment, as Likason dominates the positioning.
Likason tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Likason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thornwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thornwell wants to improve his position but Likason is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likason working the head and body with strikes.
Likason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Likason 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.
Likason wants to free his trapped foot but Thornwell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thornwell actively working from the bottom here.
Thornwell is staying active underneath Likason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Likason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thornwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Likason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Likason wants to control but Thornwell is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kurisu Likason.
Thornwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Likason throws a head kick that misses.
Likason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thornwell sprawls well. Thornwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Likason gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacky Thornwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Likason wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likason tries to clinch up but Thornwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Thornwell works the jab nicely.
Likason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornwell lands a two punch combo.
Likason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thornwell but Thornwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Likason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Likason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Thornwell. No joy for Likason on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurisu Likason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Likason is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornwell lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Likason.
Thornwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Likason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thornwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Likason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thornwell tries to land a front kick but Likason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Thornwell coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thornwell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Thornwell.
Thornwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Likason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacky Thornwell dominated that round.
That's time! Likason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thornwell scores with a hook to the body. Likason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thornwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thornwell works over Likason's head and body with a nice combination.
Likason shoots in but Thornwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Likason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thornwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Likason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thornwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Likason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thornwell connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likason throws a head kick but Thornwell moves out of range.
Thornwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Thornwell catches Likason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Likason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thornwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornwell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Likason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Likason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thornwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Likason's hands.
Thornwell connects with a solid leg kick.
Likason throws a head kick but Thornwell moves out of range.
Thornwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Likason rather than just go for the knockout.
Likason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornwell, right into the meat.
Likason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacky Thornwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likason takes one on the button.
Likason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornwell scores with a jab to the body.
Thornwell stuns Likason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Likason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thornwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Likason's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Likason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurisu Likason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Likason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thornwell looks to land a combination. Likason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thornwell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Thornwell. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Thornwell - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Likason tries to close the distance and clinch but Thornwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thornwell scores with a punch to the head.
Likason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornwell lands a slapping body shot.
Thornwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Likason.
Thornwell works Likason's body with a nice hook.
Thornwell stalks Likason and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Likason's face. Likason staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Thornwell. Beautiful body shot.
Likason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Likason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thornwell tries to avoid it but Likason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thornwell to the ground. Thornwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Likason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Likason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thornwell thuds his right hand into Likason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thornwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Thornwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thornwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Likason in his tracks.
Likason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Likason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thornwell tries to avoid it but Likason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thornwell to the ground. Thornwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurisu Likason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thornwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Thornwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacky Thornwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Likason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Thornwell. No joy for Likason on that attempt.
Thornwell lands a nice hook to Likason's body. Likason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thornwell lands a jab to Likason's midsection.
Likason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Likason throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Likason.
Thornwell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thornwell lands a body shot.
Likason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornwell with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornwell throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornwell connects with a single shot there.
Thornwell throws a combination. Likason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Likason dodges the punch combination from Thornwell.
Likason closes the distance and clinches up with Thornwell, looking for a takedown. Likason pushes Thornwell against the cage but Thornwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thornwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Likason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thornwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Likason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornwell swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurisu Likason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thornwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornwell lands with an uppercut that bounces Likason off the cage and back into rage.
Thornwell misses with the body kick
and Likason counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thornwell!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornwell tries to hold on but Likason pushes him away.
Likason tries to control but Thornwell wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Likason there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thornwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likason misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Likason raining down shots from the mount!
Thornwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Likason looking to finish Thornwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thornwell!
Thornwell is squirming around, avoiding Likason's attempts to control the action.
Likason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thornwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Likason dominating with strikes here.
Likason looking to control but Thornwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Likason lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thornwell hang on?
Thornwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Likason landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Likason controlling the position easily from mount.
Kurisu Likason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacky Thornwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Likason landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacky Thornwell.
I've got Thornwell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacky Thornwell!
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