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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thork fails to land the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thork 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.
Thork misses with a straight left.
Thork shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thork throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a spinning back kick!
Thork displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses the jab.
Thork moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thork moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thork! But no joy.
Matthews throws a low kick but Thork moves out of range easily. #T1#
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thork's sensitive parts.
Thork takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thork takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Thork.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Thork with an uppercut!
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thork! But no joy.
Thork moves out of range of the strikes.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Matthews misses
and Thork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Thork bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thork blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a body punch but Thork moves out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Thork off balance momentarily.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Thork's shoulder, as Thork tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matthews moves out of range as Thork strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Thork checks a low kick from Matthews.
Thork keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews wants to slow Thork down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews throws a low kick but Thork moves out of range easily.
Thork steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thork misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Thork looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thork misses the target. #T3#
Matthews misses with a hook
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thork blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthews slips a jab from Thork.
Thork cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Dr Thork has been cut.
Matthews stalks Thork and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thork's face. Thork staggers backwards, shaken.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Thork tumbling to the mat! Matthews takes a step backwards and waves Thork back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thork is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thork is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Matthews cracks Thork on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thork falls backwards against the cage. Matthews follows up with more strikes that drop Thork to his knees. Matthews keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thork! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Matthews!
An out of breath Sean Matthews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 43
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
McCracken slips under a jab.
McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thork.
McCracken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thork lands a jab.#TD#
McCracken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thork manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McCracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thork defends it well.
McCracken throwing shots but Thork is blocking nicely.
McCracken prevents Thork from improving his position.
McCracken not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Thork looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thork has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCracken is working away from the top position though.#T1#
McCracken thows a huge punch but Thork dodges it nicely.
Thork is trying to control but can't.
Thork might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCracken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thork controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCracken not doing much here.
#SUB#
McCracken seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McCracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thork defends it well.
McCracken trying to mount his opponent but Thork defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
McCracken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thork is just riding it out for now. McCracken eventually gives up the hold.
Thork is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Thork looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McCracken has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thork defend it? McCracken steps over the head and cranks it - Thork is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McCracken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor McCracken!
Conor McCracken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 37: King vs. Seagram
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Poli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork circles away easily
and Thork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Thork misses.
Thork moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thork as he jumps to the side.
Dr Thork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Thork shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thork connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown but Thork manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looks like Thork has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Poli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Thork throws Poli to one side and escapes!
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Thork.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thork sprawls well. Thork wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Thork connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Poli or perhaps it was just good defense by Thork, which made it look bad.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thork connects with a jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Thork is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thork.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thork finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Thork throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thork misses with a looping right.
Thork throws a big shot that misses.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thork throws out the jab.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thork defends it nicely.
Thork cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thork scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork circles away easily
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thork throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thork throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dr Thork is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Poli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thork napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poli working away.
Thork tries to improve position but can't.
Poli trying to control the position but Thork is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Poli tries for a kimura but Thork is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork is trying to get back to half guard.
Thork is working hard here to advance position.
Thork is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli is trying to control the action in half guard but Thork is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Poli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thork doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thork has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poli is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Thork dominated that round.
That's time! Thork's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Poli shoots in and bounces Thork off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poli postures up.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but Thork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thork trying to control the position.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Poli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thork wants to get back to his feet but Poli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thork is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Poli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thork has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poli has managed to get both his arms back between Thork's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Poli won't allow Thork to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Thork misses with a looping left.
Poli shoots in and drives through. Thork sprawls well.
Thork feinted with a counter takedown.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dr Thork is winning the standup battle so far.
Thork missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Poli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thork circles away.
Dr Thork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Thork lands with a right hand.
Thork is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Poli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thork looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Poli slips a straight right by Thork.
Thork misses with a straight left.
Poli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thork misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Poli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poli wants to control from the top but Thork keeps moving. #SUB#
Thork had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poli defends it easily.
Poli wants to pass the guard but Thork is keeping the position.#T3#
Thork looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poli trying to control but Thork is working from the bottom.
Oko Poli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thork trying to keep a closed guard but Poli is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Thork.
Thork throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown. Thork tries to sprawl out of it but Poli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thork manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Thork scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oko Poli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thork misses with a body shot.
Thork lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
A cross from Thork lands.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thork.
No luck for Poli with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thork stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thork wants it to stay on the feet.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thork listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thork scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Thork dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dr Thork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Poli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thork was covering up waiting for the punch and Poli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thork looking for a sweep. Not yet Thork, not yet.
Poli won't allow Thork to get back to his feet.
Thork doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Poli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thork is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poli, into his guard. #REVR#
Thork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Thork from controlling successfully.
Thork has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thork wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Poli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thork is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poli.#SUB#
Thork looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Thork scores with punches from side control.
Poli is not content to let Thork control the position.
Thork landing a few strikes.
Poli tries to improve position but can't.
Thork throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thork throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thork's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thork is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thork missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thork is looking to take a break and control but Poli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thork 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. #SUB2#
Thork got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thork has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Poli working for a triangle but Thork defends it easily.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thork throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Thork content to stall in guard here.
Dr Thork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thork continues to stall.#SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thork passes into side control.
Poli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thork wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Thork is trying to get an arm triangle but Poli is defending well.
Thork is looking to take a break and control but Poli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thork is really struggling to control Poli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thork's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Thork is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thork in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thork!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Thork!
During a confident post fight interview, Dr Thork thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thork decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mouba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thork is looking to stall here but Mouba recovers full guard.
Mouba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thork throwing strikes from guard but Mouba blocks nicely.
Thork looking to pass the guard.
Thork trying to control but Mouba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thork has gone for a leg lock! Mouba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thork's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Thork escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Thork.
Thork keeping full guard, as Mouba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thork working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thork working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mouba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thork has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouba has managed to get both his arms back between Thork's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mouba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thork 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.
Thork is trying to control the position but Mouba postures up. #SUB2#
Thork looking for subs off his back but Mouba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thork told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thork wants to control but Mouba is keeping busy.
#T3#
Thork trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Thork is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thork tries to hold on but Mouba postures up.
Thork keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thork flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T4#
Thork is looking to get to half guard.
Thork tries to hold on but Mouba postures up.
Mouba controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouba prevents Thork from getting the reversal.
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 Mamad Mouba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thork is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mouba, right into the meat.
Mouba blocks a jab.
Jab by Thork.
Thork takes one on the button.
Thork cracks a nice hook into Mouba's ribs.
Thork darts in looking for a takedown but Mouba gets double underhooks and turns Thork into the cage.
Mouba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mouba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mouba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mouba jabs Thork right on the nose. Thork blinks but takes it well.
Thork takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mouba.
A jab from Thork does it's job there.
Thork shoots in for a takedown but Mouba shows good takedown defense.
Mouba lands a body shot.
Thork looks to land a left hand but Mouba moved out of range nicely.
Thork lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mouba at a distance.
Mouba scores with a punch to the head.
Mouba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thork can do to turn this around?#T1#
Thork connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thork throws the left hand but Mouba avoids the punch easily.
Thork throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Thork.
Thork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thork! But no joy.
Thork shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouba as he avoids it easily.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Thork.
Mouba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mouba throws a good cross that connects.
Mouba blocks a jab.
Thork swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouba.
Thork feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Mouba pushes Thork up against the cage in a clinch.
Thork can't find room to land a body shot as Mouba controls the action.
Thork tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thork jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mouba walks away with a smile on his face. Thork gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thork misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Mouba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mouba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mouba connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thork jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Mouba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouba misses with an uppercut.
Mouba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Thork misses.
A left lands for Mouba.
Thork is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mouba.
A telegraphed right hand from Thork misses the target.
A head kick from Mouba lands but Thork takes it in his stride.
Mouba slips under a jab from Thork.
Mamad Mouba is winning the standup battle so far.
Thork on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Mouba. That snapped Thork's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouba.
Thork tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thork somewhat.#T3#
Mouba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mouba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Thork misses with an uppercut. Mouba saw that one coming.
Thork lands a nice shot to the body.
Thork pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thork shoots in for a takedown but Mouba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thork with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mouba to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thork.
A left lands for Mouba.
Thork fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mouba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thork misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork scores with a hook.
Mouba slips under a jab from Thork.
Mouba slips under a jab from Thork.#CL#
Mouba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thork misses with a body punch.
Mouba tries a body shot but Thork blocks it.
Mouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thork looking to stall.
Thork misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouba misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mouba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork stalling in the clinch but Mouba improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamad Mouba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mouba moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouba lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mouba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Thork controls the action.
Mouba lands a hook that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thork gets through Mouba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Thork is looking to control Mouba's arms but Mouba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thork has his back to the cage.
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thork misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Thork misses with a punch to the body.
Thork misses with the head strike.
Mouba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mouba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouba lands a nice uppercut.
Mouba lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mouba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thork trying to control the position but instead, Mouba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thork into the cage.
Mouba prevents a body shot from Thork.
Thork is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mouba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thork trying to control the position but instead, Mouba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thork into the cage.
Mouba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mouba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thork up against the cage.#T2#
Mouba lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thork tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouba.
Thork tries to stall but Mouba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mouba throws a head punch that misses.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Thork controls the action.
Mouba gets through Thork's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouba.
Thork is trying to drag Mouba to the mat but Mouba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mouba lands with a left to the head.
Thork scores with a shoulder strike.
Thork is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mouba. #T3#
Mouba is working Thork over against the cage.
Thork takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork looking to stall.
Thork blocks a body shot from Mouba.
Thork misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouba lands a shoulder strike.
Mouba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamad Mouba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouba lands an uppercut.
Dr Thork has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thork prevents a body shot from Mouba.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thork creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thork scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mouba fails to land.
Mouba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mouba has a couple of punches blocked by Thork.
Thork is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Thork.
Mouba misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Thork is trying to stall.
Mouba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorks head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Mouba.
Thork throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouba.
Thork is looking to control Mouba's arms but Mouba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thork has his back to the cage.
Mouba lands a hook that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouba.
Mouba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba blocks an uppercut.
Mamad Mouba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouba lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Thork is rocked!
Mouba misses with the head strike.
Mouba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorks head.
Thork is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouba finish him?
Mouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mouba avoiding damage.
Mouba has Thork pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba has a couple of punches blocked by Thork.
Mouba working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamad Mouba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mouba 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamad Mouba!
An out of breath Mamad Mouba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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