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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Daniels wants to counter the offense by Thornton and move into the clinch position.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Thornton throws a lazy body kick
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton tries to land a front kick but Daniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton clinches up against the cage.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels has Thornton pressed against the cage.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thornton throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cartel Muerte in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thornton jabs at Daniels's body.
Thornton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thornton.
Thornton 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.
Thornton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton seems to be looking for submissions.
Thornton looks to land a strike but Daniels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Thornton throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thornton's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton wants to sweep but no luck.
Thornton looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Daniels trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton has Daniels pulled in close to control his posture.
Daniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thornton trying to control the position.
Thornton pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels counters with a leg kick.
Daniels rushes Thornton and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but Daniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Thornton rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thornton can't break the clinch.
Daniels gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels pushes Thornton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Thornton pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Thornton digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels is working Thornton over against the cage.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Thornton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daniels is trying to stall.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton pushes off an throws an elbow but Daniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Thornton improves position.
Thornton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thornton pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels is working Thornton over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thornton's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Thornton improves position.
Thornton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Daniels is trying to keep an underhook but Thornton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thornton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daniels sees it coming and defends easily.
Thornton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daniels is trying to stand.
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 Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniels! But no joy.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
Thornton connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornton.
Thornton tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Thornton takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters by clinching up.
Thornton blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thornton tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Thornton thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels slips under a jab from Thornton.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Daniels wants to clinch but Thornton slips to the side
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Thornton's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Daniels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daniels regains guard.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels wants to stand up but Thornton is controlling him.
Thornton trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels throws a big counter head kick but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Daniels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Thornton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thornton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thornton in side control, throwing shots but Daniels defends.
Daniels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thornton has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton is rocked!
A short right from Daniels.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thornton is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels dips a shoulder and cracks Thornton with a mighty uppercut! Thornton falls back against the cage and Daniels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thornton 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 - Daniels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Jack Daniels was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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