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Event:
FWC Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thornton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danielson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Danielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton with a poor takedown #CL#
and Danielson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Danielson .
A short body shot lands from Danielson as the two fighters clinch.
Danielson gets underhooks to prevent Thornton's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Danielson manages to break the clinch.
Danielson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danielson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danielson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Danielson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danielson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thornton. That did some damage!#T1##TD2#
Thornton shoots in and gets a takedown into Danielson 's guard.
Danielson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danielson pulls Thornton in to control the position.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danielson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danielson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thornton landing with the ground and pound.
Thornton scoring with some ground and pound.
Danielson working a defensive guard here.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
Thornton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thornton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danielson 's guard. #T3#
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danielson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thornton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thornton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thornton drops an elbow to the side of Danielson 's head.
Danielson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danielson tries to get out of the position.
Thornton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thornton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danielson is staying active underneath Thornton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thornton working the head and body with strikes.
Thornton working Danielson over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielson tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
Danielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thornton on the ground.#T4#
Danielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thornton.
Danielson trying to control here.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thornton drops an elbow to the side of Danielson 's head.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thornton wants to take a breather but Danielson is having none of it.
Thornton throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
Thornton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danielson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thornton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Thornton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thornton connects with the punch.
Danielson connects with a single shot there.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
and Danielson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Danielson .
Thornton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thornton drops his hands momentarily and Danielson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thornton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danielson pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danielson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Danielson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danielson slips a jab from Thornton.
Thornton swings for the body but Danielson moves out of range.
Danielson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thornton manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Danielson instigates a clinch.
Thornton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Danielson prevents it.
Danielson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thornton backwards. #BC#
Danielson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danielson misses with a straight right.
Thornton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Danielson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Thornton has been cut.
Thornton misses with a left hand
and Danielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Thornton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Danielson .
Thornton throws a body punch but Danielson moves out of range.
Thornton shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Danielson wants to clinch.
Danielson lands a glancing blow to the side of Thornton's head.
Johnny Danielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Danielson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Thornton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danielson slips a straight right by Thornton.
Danielson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danielson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton tries to score with a low kick but Danielson moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Danielson is looking to clinch.
Danielson lands with an uppercut that bounces Thornton off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Danielson moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Danielson lands with a right hand.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danielson fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thornton.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danielson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Danielson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Danielson scores with a jab. Thornton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thornton throws an off balance right hand
and Danielson counters with a leg kick.
Danielson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Danielson .
Johnny Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danielson to the ground. Danielson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Danielson throwing a counter right hand but Thornton manages to avoid it.
That kick from Danielson tenderised Thornton's leg. Thornton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danielson misses the jab.#T1#
Danielson lands with an uppercut that bounces Thornton off the cage and back into range.
Danielson checks a leg kick.
Thornton throws a chopping leg kick but Danielson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Danielson misses the target.
Danielson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.#TD2#
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Danielson to the ground. Thornton is now in Danielson 's guard.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thornton postures up.
#T2#
Thornton is in close to Danielson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thornton trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
Danielson working a defensive guard here.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
Thornton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thornton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thornton being controlled here momentarily.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Danielson moved out of range nicely.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Danielson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Danielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danielson blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Danielson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Danielson tries to clinch up but Thornton circles away and keeps his distance.
Thornton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danielson defends it well.
Thornton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danielson throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danielson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Thornton gets tackled into the cage by Danielson . Danielson maintains the clinch.
Thornton jumps guard but Danielson stands there with Thornton around his waist. Thornton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Thornton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danielson cracks Thornton with a nice body shot.
Thornton wants a takedown but no success here.
Danielson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Danielson 's head but Danielson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thornton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danielson .
Danielson tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thornton misses with a body shot
and Danielson counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Danielson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielson throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Thornton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danielson 's guard.#ES#
Danielson kicks Thornton off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton misses with a body punch
and Danielson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thornton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton misses with a jab to the body
and Danielson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danielson ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
As Thornton tries to get set, Danielson tries to push him back and clinch up but Thornton manages to avoid the attempt.
Keith Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thornton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danielson lands a jab to the nose.
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danielson throws out the jab.
Danielson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt - Danielson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Danielson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danielson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danielson scores with a nice head shot.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danielson missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thornton with the counter takedown but Danielson avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton walks into a stiff left hand from Danielson .
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Danielson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danielson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Danielson . That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thornton or perhaps it was just good defense by Danielson , which made it look bad.
Danielson throwing a counter right hand but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danielson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Thornton.
Thornton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Danielson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Danielson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Danielson counters with a left to the body.
Danielson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thornton is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Danielson .#CL#
Danielson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton is trying to drag Danielson to the mat but Danielson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thornton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danielson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson had his way with Keith Thornton in that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Danielson lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danielson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton lands the left hand.#CL#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Danielson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Danielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thornton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danielson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Danielson won't allow it.
#T1#
Danielson just leaning against Thornton, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danielson .
Danielson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thornton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danielson smiles and moves away.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Thornton.
Danielson lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Danielson counters with a nice uppercut.
Danielson tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Danielson .
Keith Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Danielson slips under a jab.
Danielson throwing a counter right hand but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Danielson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thornton feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Danielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danielson slips a jab from Thornton.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses
and Danielson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Danielson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnny Danielson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danielson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thornton tries to score a body lock takedown but Danielson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danielson .
Thornton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Danielson digs a right hand underneath Thornton's ribcage. Thornton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danielson gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danielson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danielson stalling the fight.
Danielson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danielson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnny Danielson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornton jumps guard but Danielson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Danielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Danielson pushes Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Thornton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thornton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Danielson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Danielson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thornton misses the jab.
Danielson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Danielson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danielson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Danielson !
Johnny Danielson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FWC 11: Tracey vs. Rockin
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vihannes slips under a jab.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Vihannes has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Vihannes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thornton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vihannes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vihannes trying to land knees to the body.
Thornton throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Vihannes manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornton tries to score a body lock takedown but Vihannes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vihannes wants to take the fight to the mat but Thornton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thornton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Vihannes missing with knees to the body.
Vihannes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Thornton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vihannes stalling the fight.
Thornton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vihannes.
Thornton dodges an elbow strike from Vihannes.
Vihannes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Vihannes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihannes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vihannes is looking to stand up but Thornton isn't so interested in that idea.
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Vihannes blocks nicely.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihannes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton trying to control but Vihannes is working from the bottom.
Vihannes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihannes was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton slips a jab and a cross from Vihannes.
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Vihannes.
#CL2#
Vihannes rushes Thornton and presses him up against the cage.
Vihannes throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Vihannes wants the takedown. Thornton is fighting it off but Vihannes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thornton's guard against the cage.
Vihannes wanted to stand there but Thornton had control of the position.
Thornton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vihannes controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Vihannes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Vihannes postures up.
Vihannes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Vihannes controlling him for the moment.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thornton holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vihannes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Vihannes controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Vihannes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Vihannes moved out of range nicely.
Vihannes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Thornton has been cut.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Vihannes's head but Vihannes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Vihannes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thornton!
Thornton tries to buck Vihannes off but Vihannes is having none of it.#SU2#
Vihannes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thornton to his feet.
Vihannes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vihannes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thornton is fending him off so far but Vihannes persists. Nope, Thornton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vihannes.
Thornton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vihannes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thornton under the eye.
Vihannes shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Vihannes moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Vihannes shoots and misses #TD#
so Thornton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Thornton controlling from the top position.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Vihannes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vihannes is keeping the position for now.
Vihannes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard. #REVB##T2#
Thornton is controlling Vihannes's posture.
Vihannes wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihannes wants to stand but Thornton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thornton trying to control the position.
Vihannes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton trying to control the position here. #T3#
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
Vihannes throws a strike but Thornton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vihannes keeping full guard, as Thornton tries to pass.
Vihannes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thornton is controlling him.
Vihannes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vihannes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vihannes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thornton dives into side control.
Hannes Vihannes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thornton scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Thornton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vihannes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vihannes is not content to let Thornton control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vihannes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannes Vihannes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vihannes tries to clinch but Thornton moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihannes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vihannes looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vihannes's guard.
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Vihannes.
Thornton scoring with some ground and pound.
Vihannes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Vihannes keeps moving.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Vihannes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Vihannes throwing strikes but missing.
Vihannes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
Thornton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vihannes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vihannes chips away with some ground and pound.
Keith Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vihannes advances position into side control!
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Vihannes keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Vihannes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thornton to his feet.
Vihannes throws a shot to the body.
Vihannes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.
Vihannes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton is looking to chop away at Vihannes's legs.
Vihannes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornton feinted with a counter takedown.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Vihannes moves away and avoids it.
Hannes Vihannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihannes swivels and escapes.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vihannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vihannes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornton swivels and escapes.
Vihannes swinging wildly here.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses.
Thornton tries to work over Vihannes's front leg with a kick but Vihannes checks it.
Vihannes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Vihannes closes the distance and clinches.
Vihannes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hannes Vihannes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Vihannes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vihannes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thornton pinned against the cage. Thornton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Vihannes throws a right and a left that Thornton avoids nicely.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Vihannes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thornton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannes Vihannes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihannes 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Vihannes!
After winning the bout, Hannes Vihannes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FWC 8: Wallace vs. Luther
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes misses with a takedown attempt - Thornton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thornton throws a hook but Vihannes blocks it.
Vihannes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thornton.
Vihannes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thornton is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thornton.
Check out the look on Thornton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vihannes wants to get back to his feet.
Vihannes is not content to let Thornton control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihannes is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Thornton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thornton working away.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Vihannes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihannes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thornton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vihannes keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can.
Vihannes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thornton.
Thornton is trying to control. Vihannes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thornton is thwarting Vihannes's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Vihannes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.#TD#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Vihannes's guard.
Vihannes wants to stand but Thornton is controlling the position.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vihannes wants to get back to his feet but Thornton passes into half guard.
Thornton lands with a punch from half guard.
Vihannes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Vihannes moves into full guard.
Thornton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vihannes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thornton is one step ahead there.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Vihannes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vihannes has a takedown stuffed.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.#KD2#
Vihannes drops Thornton with a nice combination! Vihannes dives into Thornton's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Thornton has been cut.
Vihannes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vihannes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vihannes wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Keith Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vihannes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Thornton trying to control the position.
#T1#
Vihannes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vihannes postures up in Thornton's guard and throws a big left but Thornton blocks it.
Thornton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihannes wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Thornton seems keen to control Vihannes's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thornton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton thuds a left hand into Vihannes's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihannes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vihannes sprawls well. Vihannes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton leaves Vihannes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vihannes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thornton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thornton tries to counter with a takedown but Vihannes is quick to defend against it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihannes is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vihannes.
Thornton dives in and grabs Vihannes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vihannes pushes down on Thornton's head and hops out.
Vihannes fails with the takedown.#T3#
Thornton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vihannes.
Vihannes slips a jab from Thornton.
Vihannes moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihannes manages to avoid it.
Vihannes throws a counter combo.
Vihannes checks the leg kick.#TD#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Vihannes's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vihannes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vihannes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thornton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Vihannes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vihannes or perhaps it was just good defense by Thornton, which made it look bad.
Vihannes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannes Vihannes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vihannes dives in and grabs Thornton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes down on Vihannes's head and hops out.
Thornton feinted with a counter takedown.
Vihannes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Vihannes avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vihannes.
Vihannes stuns Thornton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Thornton gets the takedown into side control.
Vihannes wants to control but Thornton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton grinds an elbow into Vihannes's temple.
Vihannes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thornton's best efforts.
Thornton with the ground and pound but Vihannes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thornton works over Vihannes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Thornton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihannes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thornton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Thornton has his hands on Vihannes's head, controlling the position.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet. #SU2#
Vihannes gets to his feet - Thornton follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vihannes or perhaps it was just good defense by Thornton, which made it look bad.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Vihannes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Vihannes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.#T3##CL2#
Vihannes rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vihannes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thornton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vihannes tries to clinch up#TD#
and Thornton counters with a shoot takedown. Vihannes fights it but they end up in guard.
Vihannes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Vihannes keeps moving. #T4#
Thornton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thornton landing some decent shots from guard.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vihannes looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Thornton!
A determined Keith Thornton didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Hannes Vihannes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got the number of that truck?'.
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