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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 1230 p4p, 156 weight class) and Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 2111 p4p, 248 weight class). Thornton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. Terrence Thornton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and N`bagr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thornton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but N`bagr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thornton's jab looks to have found its range, popping N`bagr under the eye.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
N`bagr avoids a punch combination nicely.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense.
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but N`bagr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
N`bagr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
N`bagr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thornton moves away from the strike by N`bagr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that N`bagr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from N`bagr misses.
N`bagr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Thornton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thornton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
N`bagr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton scores with a sloppy right hand. N`bagr should have avoided that one.
Thornton lands an overhand right.
Thornton lands with a good body shot.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling N`bagr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thornton but Thornton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terrence Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogmak N`bagr.
N`bagr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from N`bagr.
N`bagr throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton lands a jab to N`bagr's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thornton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
N`bagr missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thornton throwing a counter right hand but N`bagr manages to avoid it.
N`bagr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - N`bagr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton is looking to counter punch.
N`bagr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton lands with a hook. N`bagr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and N`bagr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
N`bagr throws an off balance right hand
and Thornton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
N`bagr staying out of range there.
N`bagr checks a low kick from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
N`bagr with a nice cross.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N`bagr throws a big counter head kick but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr looks to throw the jab but Thornton is out of range.
N`bagr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
N`bagr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thornton.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thornton takes a swing at N`bagr's ribcage but misses.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
N`bagr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from N`bagr! But no joy.
N`bagr throws out a powerful jab.
N`bagr throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Thornton lands with a cross.
N`bagr misses with a straight right.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract N`bagr.
Thornton moves into range and clinches up with N`bagr.
N`bagr blocks an uppercut.
Thornton can't break the clinch.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four 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 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thornton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thornton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
N`bagr throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
N`bagr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
N`bagr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thornton to counter with a crisp jab.
N`bagr moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton misses with a double jab
and N`bagr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for N`bagr.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from N`bagr.
It looked like Thornton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thornton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N`bagr.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
N`bagr looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Thornton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but N`bagr is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N`bagr throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but N`bagr manages to avoid it.
N`bagr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
N`bagr lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
N`bagr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
N`bagr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thornton's head.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton lets loose with a powerful body kick. N`bagr will feel that in the morning.
N`bagr throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
N`bagr cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
N`bagr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thornton.
N`bagr throws a sloppy body shot
and N`bagr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton throws a right hand that N`bagr ducks under and follows up with a left that N`bagr also avoids with ease.
N`bagr defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Thornton throws an overhand right that lands on N`bagr's shoulder, as N`bagr tries to avoid the shot.
N`bagr with a jab.
Thornton moves out of range of the leg kick from N`bagr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Thornton - just one landing.
N`bagr looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thornton to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton moves to clinch but N`bagr breaks away
and N`bagr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but N`bagr moved out of range.
Thornton scores with the left hand. N`bagr knows he should have avoided that one.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
N`bagr avoids the head kick by Thornton.
N`bagr swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
N`bagr slips a jab from Thornton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. N`bagr does a little dance to reset his feet.
N`bagr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for N`bagr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton is trying to get an arm triangle but N`bagr is defending well.
N`bagr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but N`bagr keeps working.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that N`bagr can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr has one of Thornton's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Thornton grinds an elbow into N`bagr's temple.
N`bagr tries to improve position but can't.
Thornton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thornton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
N`bagr is looking for a sweep.
N`bagr is not content to let Thornton control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton has knee on belly momentarily but N`bagr bucks him off and regains half guard.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr is trying to get back to full guard.
Thornton is keen to just control but N`bagr is a slippery customer.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
N`bagr keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can.
N`bagr is trying to get back to full guard.
N`bagr is still trying to improve position.
That's four 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.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
N`bagr keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but N`bagr keeps working.
N`bagr has his hands clasped together around Thornton's back. He's all about the action.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
N`bagr trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
N`bagr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
N`bagr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
N`bagr moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but N`bagr moves away.
N`bagr lands a high kick!
N`bagr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from N`bagr finds it's target.
N`bagr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but N`bagr manages to avoid it.
N`bagr moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
N`bagr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornton, right into the meat.
N`bagr throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N`bagr avoids the body shot from Thornton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr misses with a hook.
N`bagr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for N`bagr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
N`bagr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
It seemed like N`bagr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
N`bagr cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
N`bagr swings widly with a right hand
and Thornton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
N`bagr misses the jab.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
N`bagr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thornton momentarily.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton staying out of range there.
N`bagr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from N`bagr.
Thornton scores with a nice strike.
N`bagr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thornton under the eye.
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!
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but N`bagr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr throws a body shot but no joy.
N`bagr lands a body shot.
N`bagr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Thornton misses
and N`bagr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
N`bagr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
N`bagr throws a big shot that misses.
N`bagr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
N`bagr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thornton cracks N`bagr with a good jab.
N`bagr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thornton scores with the left hand. N`bagr knows he should have avoided that one.
N`bagr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr misses with a jab to the body
and Thornton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
N`bagr tries for a takedown but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
N`bagr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
N`bagr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
N`bagr throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
N`bagr missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
N`bagr throws a low kick but Thornton avoids it.
N`bagr throws a poor cross that misses
and N`bagr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
N`bagr misses with a hook.
Thornton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. N`bagr sprawls well initially but Thornton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thornton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
N`bagr wants to get back to full guard.
N`bagr is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N`bagr looking to control.
N`bagr has his hands on Thornton's head, controlling the position.
Thornton won't allow N`bagr to sweep him here.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but Thornton controlling him for the moment.
Thornton is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ogmak N`bagr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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