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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoryu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Undertaking the Work of the Lord by Hatewire. Jackson has chosen Billie Holiday - Gloomy Sunday as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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191 cm
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221 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Shoryu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thorm Jackson! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shoryu misses the shot to the body. Shoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Shoryu moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Jackson. Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Shoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shoryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Jackson lands a head kick!
Shoryu throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jackson lands with a cross. Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing. Decent striking displayed by Jackson there. Shoryu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoryu tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shoryu misses with a left hand and Jackson counters with a nice body shot. Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shoryu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoryu's head. Shoryu ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. A solid leg kick lands there for Shoryu.
Jackson tries a low kick but Shoryu avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jackson thows a leg kick but Shoryu checks it and Shoryu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Shoryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson connects with a solid leg kick. Shoryu lands a nice looking body kick. Shoryu throws a head kick that misses. Shoryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jackson misses with a looping left. Shoryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Shoryu blocks the leg kick.
Shoryu throws a head kick that misses. Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shoryu lands an overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. A head kick by Shoryu misses and Jackson counters with a left to the body. Shoryu throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson blocks a low kick nicely. Shoryu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoryu moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top. Shoryu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson. Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jackson cracks Shoryu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Shoryu throws a half hearted mid kick. Shoryu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Shoryu's head back.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body and Shoryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shoryu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Shoryu loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jackson blocks a head kick by Shoryu.
Shoryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Jackson throws a leg kick but Shoryu checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Shoryu misses and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. A swing and a miss from Jackson. A low kick from Shoryu misses and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Shoryu 's knee. Shoryu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice cross by Jackson. Jackson blocks a head kick by Shoryu.
Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Shoryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shoryu looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shoryu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shoryu fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoryu takes one to the side of the head.
Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and Shoryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shoryu misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jackson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Shoryu. Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Shoryu works Jackson's body with a nice hook. A head kick by Shoryu misses enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson connects with a right hand. Shoryu shakes it off. Shoryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Jackson throws the left hand but Shoryu avoids the punch easily. Shoryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and Jackson counters with a solid body kick. Shoryu throws a nice inside leg kick. A head kick by Shoryu misses and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shoryu throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jackson tries to work over Shoryu's front leg with a kick but Shoryu checks it. Shoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Shoryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorm Jackson dominated that round. That's time! Shoryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shoryu works the jab nicely. Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson thuds his right hand into Shoryu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Shoryu takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson scores with a jab. Shoryu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Shoryu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shoryu scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Shoryu.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jackson avoids the head kick by Shoryu.
Thorm Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoryu has time to react. Jackson blocks the body kick.
Shoryu throws a body kick that misses. Shoryu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Shoryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jackson tests Shoryu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jackson cracks the inside of Shoryu's front leg. Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. That kick from Jackson tenderised Shoryu's leg. Shoryu is trying to keep his angry face on. Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shoryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Nice body punch from Jackson. Shoryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shoryu connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Shoryu throws a leg kick that is checked and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shoryu slips under a jab from Jackson. Jackson thows a body kick. Shoryu tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Shoryu ducks down to avoid it. Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shoryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Shoryu's leg. Shoryu is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Shoryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Shoryu ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Shoryu's legs. Jackson connects with the punch. Shoryu misses with a head kick.
Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. Shoryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jackson lands the left hand. Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Shoryu's front leg but catches the back leg as Shoryu tries to avoid it. Jackson scores with a head kick. Shoryu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Shoryu saw that one coming. Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shoryu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson. Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoryu at a distance.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Shoryu moves out of range easily. Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoryu at a distance.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shoryu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Shoryu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoryu's head. Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoryu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson jabs Shoryu right on the nose. Shoryu blinks but takes it well. That kick from Jackson tenderised Shoryu's leg. Shoryu is trying to keep his angry face on. Shoryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shoryu throws a big shot that misses. Shoryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shoryu under the eye. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top. Shoryu drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Jackson does it's job there. Nice uppercut there from Jackson. Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shoryu throws a head kick that misses and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoryu has time to react. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shoryu's calf. Shoryu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. An inside leg kick lands from Jackson. Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoryu on the side of the head. Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoryus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorm Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson cracks Shoryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Shoryu throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Shoryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson with a hook. Nice body kick there by Jackson. Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoryu on the side of the head. Shoryu needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shoryu looks to throw a body kick letting Jackson counter with a right hand. The fighters circling - Shoryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoryu checks a leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoryu. Jackson delivers a nice body kick. Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoryu on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shoryu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Decent striking displayed by Jackson there. Jackson lands a jab to Shoryu's midsection. Jackson lands with a straight right. Shoryu didn't see that one coming. A shot to the body from Shoryu misses and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks. Shoryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shoryu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Shoryu was not able to check. Jackson connects with the punch. Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Jackson. Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. 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! Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick. Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shoryu. Shoryu walks into a jab. Jackson tests Shoryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shoryu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shoryu there as he acknowledges the shot. Shoryu moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab. A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Shoryu's defenses. Jackson dips to his left and cracks Shoryu with an uppercut! Jackson cracks a nice hook into Shoryu's ribs. Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson. Jackson lands a jab to Shoryu's midsection. Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Shoryu off balance momentarily. Jackson scores with a jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. That kick from Jackson tenderised Shoryu's leg. Shoryu is trying to keep his angry face on. A jab lands there for Jackson. Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoryu doesn't seem phased though. Shoryu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws out a powerful jab. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson throws a front kick that sends Shoryu stumbling back into the cage. Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Shoryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jackson cracks Shoryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shoryu misses with a right hand and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jackson tests Shoryu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jackson works Shoryu's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing. Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Shoryu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Shoryu ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. Shoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ken Shoryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jackson connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson stuns Shoryu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shoryu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook. Shoryu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Shoryu misses with a left hand and Jackson counters with a solid body kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shoryu walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson. Jackson clobbers Shoryu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jackson works the jab nicely. Thorm Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shoryu's calf.
And that's the end of the fight! Thorm Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jackson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorm Jackson!
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energy
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