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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Thanyoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mo Thanyoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Thanyoo needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Thanyoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Thanyoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Thanyoo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thanyoo throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett counters with a body kick.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thanyoo shoots in but Sackett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thanyoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thanyoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thanyoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thanyoo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thanyoo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Thanyoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thanyoo misses the jab.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thanyoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thanyoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thanyoo's sensitive parts.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett scores with a head kick.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thanyoo takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Thanyoo's leg but Thanyoo calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Thanyoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thanyoo checks a leg kick.
Thanyoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanyoo misses with a straight right.
Donk. Sackett catches Thanyoo right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Thanyoo misses.
Thanyoo missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Thanyoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Thanyoo saw that one coming.
Thanyoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett moves forwards but Thanyoo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett prevents the takedown attempt.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Thanyoo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thanyoo manages to end up in side control.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thanyoo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thanyoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett tries to kick Thanyoo off but Thanyoo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sackett is trying to control but can't.
Sackett has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thanyoo misses with a head shot. Sackett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thanyoo stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
Thanyoo throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sackett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sackett has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanyoo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Thanyoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thanyoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Sackett has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thanyoo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thanyoo rushes Sackett and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thanyoo backwards.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Thanyoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sackett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thanyoo is out of range.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Thanyoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Thanyoo tries to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Thanyoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thanyoo misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Thanyoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thanyoo lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Thanyoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sackett sprawls well initially but Thanyoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sackett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thanyoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett is trying to force a seperation but Thanyoo has the dominant position.
Thanyoo misses with a punch to the body.
Thanyoo can't get the takedown.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Thanyoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thanyoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Thanyoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sackett pushes Thanyoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanyoo.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Thanyoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanyoo.
Sackett working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanyoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thanyoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett stops a takedown attempt from Thanyoo.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Thanyoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Thanyoo.
A short uppercut from Thanyoo.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thanyoo has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanyoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Thanyoo controls the action.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Thanyoo's ribcage. Thanyoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thanyoo misses with the head strike.
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Thanyoo lands an uppercut.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galloway Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thanyoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Thanyoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Thanyoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thanyoo has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Thanyoo lands an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thanyoo has him pressed against the cage.
Thanyoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett 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.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Thanyoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thanyoo to score with a decent uppercut.
Thanyoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Thanyoo.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thanyoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Thanyoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thanyoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett tries to roll over but Thanyoo keeps him under control.
Thanyoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thanyoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sackett is pressing down on Thanyoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Thanyoo slips an elbow through the middle.
Sackett being controlled here, momentarily.
Sackett seems keen to control Thanyoo's posture.
Thanyoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett pulls Thanyoo in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Thanyoo throwing strikes but missing.
Thanyoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thanyoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett wants to stand up but Thanyoo is controlling him.
Thanyoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thanyoo trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thanyoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett throws a low kick but Thanyoo moves out of range easily.
Thanyoo attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo works the jab nicely.
Thanyoo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Thanyoo avoids it.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thanyoo.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Galloway Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thanyoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thanyoo ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Thanyoo tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Thanyoo has managed to clinch.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanyoo clinches.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Thanyoo is controlling him.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Thanyoo blocks an uppercut.
Sackett is trying to push Thanyoo away but Thanyoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thanyoo has Sackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Thanyoo misses with a looping right.
Thanyoo misses with a wild body shot.
Thanyoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Thanyoo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Thanyoo stumbling back into the cage.
Thanyoo looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Thanyoo wants to clinch.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanyoo lands with a left to the head.
Thanyoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sackett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thanyoo.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thanyoo wants a takedown.
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thanyoo. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thanyoo misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Thanyoo lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thanyoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Thanyoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Thanyoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett scores with a jab. Thanyoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thanyoo tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Thanyoo ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Thanyoo throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Thanyoo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thanyoo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Thanyoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thanyoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
A jab from Thanyoo misses.
Sackett scores with a head kick. Thanyoo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Thanyoo is out of range.
Thanyoo blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Thanyoo avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Thanyoo's ribs.
Thanyoo lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Thanyoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Thanyoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thanyoo.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo throwing strikes but missing.
Thanyoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thanyoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thanyoo prevents Sackett from getting back to his feet.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Thanyoo controlling him for the moment.
Thanyoo 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.
Thanyoo throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
Thanyoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thanyoo scores with a nice right hand.
Thanyoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Thanyoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Thanyoo blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Thanyoo misses.
Sackett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Thanyoo takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Thanyoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thanyoo missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Nice straight punches there by Thanyoo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanyoo.
Thanyoo swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target.
Sackett pushes Thanyoo away with a front kick.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett slips a straight right by Thanyoo.
Good work by Thanyoo as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thanyoo checks it well.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Thanyoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Thanyoo throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Thanyoo.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Thanyoo sees coming a mile off.
Thanyoo cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Thanyoo misses the shot to the body.
Sackett tries a quick counter leg kick but Thanyoo is wise to it.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Thanyoo moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett stuffs the takedown.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Thanyoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thanyoo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to stand but Thanyoo is controlling the position.
Thanyoo postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Thanyoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Thanyoo misses.
Thanyoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Thanyoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Thanyoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thanyoo throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett tries a quick counter leg kick but Thanyoo is wise to it.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanyoo fails to land the takedown.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thanyoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Thanyoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thanyoo on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Thanyoo. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galloway Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett! Galloway Sackett retains his welterweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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