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Event:
AD419: All you need is love
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Thorvaldson jabs at Metsast's body.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast lands a nice looking body kick.
Metsast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsast throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorvaldson missing with a left hand there. Metsast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Thorvaldson.
Metsast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metsast. That's going to slow Thorvaldson down.
Metsast scores with a hook to the body. Thorvaldson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metsast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metsast doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thorvaldson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thorvaldson rushes Metsast and presses him up against the cage.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorvaldson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metsast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Metsast looking to stall.
Thorvaldson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorvaldson gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thorvaldson.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorvaldson blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorvaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Metsast. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast throws an elbow but it misses.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorvaldson goes for a takedown attempt but Metsast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Metsast is looking to slow Thorvaldson down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Thorvaldson closes the distance and pushes Metsast back into the cage.
Thorvaldson avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Thorvaldson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Thorvaldson blocks it.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast wants to stall.
Metsast lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Thorvaldson managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thorvaldson.
Good body shot from Thorvaldson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson struggles to land a body shot inside as Metsast controls his hands.
Metsast pressing his opponent against the cage.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson blocks an elbow strike from Metsast.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Metsast as the two fighters clinch.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorvaldson stalling in the clinch but Metsast improves position. #T4#
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Metsast turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Metsast throws an elbow but it misses.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Thorvaldson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorvaldson lands a shoulder strike.
Thorvaldson avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Thorvaldson blocks it.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast looking to stall.
Thorvaldson is trying to pull guard but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with the head strike.
Metsast stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Metsast.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast scores with a shoulder strike.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Thorvaldson controls the action.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
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 Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thorvaldson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Thorvaldson throws out a counter right but Metsast avoids it with no problem.
Metsast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metsast scores with a head kick.
Thorvaldson lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Thorvaldson misses.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metsast seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Thorvaldson clinches up against the cage.
Thorvaldson is trying to maintain a safe position but Metsast gets an underhook and turns Thorvaldson into the cage.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorvaldson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thorvaldson up against the cage.
Metsast pushes Thorvaldson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Metsast stands there with Thorvaldson around his waist. Thorvaldson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast misses with an elbow over the top.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Thorvaldson taking a breather.
Thorvaldson is trying to stall.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Metsast landing knees to the body.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mees Metsast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Metsast lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorvaldson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Metsast lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Metsast is stalling here.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Good body shot from Metsast.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorvaldson blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast lands a left hand.
Thorvaldson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorvaldson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorvaldson or not.
Metsast pushes Thorvaldson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorvaldson scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Metsast.
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
A hook to the body from Thorvaldson.
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Metsast.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thorvaldson taking a breather.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Thorvaldson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metsast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Thorvaldson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Metsast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
#T4#
A knee to the head by Metsast.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorvaldson is breathing heavily.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
Metsast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Metsast on the inside.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorvaldson can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Thorvaldson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Metsast.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
A short right from Metsast.
Thorvaldson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorvaldson lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast lands a right hand.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Metsast with a hook.
Metsast fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorvaldson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorvaldson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metsast doesn't seem bothered though.
Metsast throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metsast scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Metsast clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metsast as Thorvaldson tries to tie him up.
Metsast lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Metsast.
Thorvaldson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorvaldson or not.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Thorvaldson takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Metsast gets through Thorvaldson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Metsast. #ROC#
Thorvaldson is rocked!
Metsast working the clinch nicely. Thorvaldson is working for position but Metsast cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thorvaldson crumples up against the cage and Metsast lands two more shots before the ref can save Thorvaldson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mees Metsast!
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Event:
Highland Games 218
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorvaldson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorvaldson 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.
Thorvaldson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferies feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Thorvaldson misses its intended target.
Jefferies throws a fast counter high kick but Thorvaldson manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferies.
Thorvaldson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Jefferies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye.
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Jefferies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferies told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thorvaldson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorvaldson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorvaldson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorvaldson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Jefferies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorvaldson tries to throw a body punch but Jefferies avoids it by throwing Thorvaldson back against the cage.
Jefferies misses with an elbow over the top.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorvaldson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jefferies as Thorvaldson tries to tie him up.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorvaldson tries to stall but Jefferies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye. #T2#
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Thorvaldson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Thorvaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorvaldson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorvaldson's brow.
Thorvaldson takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorvaldson's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Jefferies blocks an uppercut.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorvaldson.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye. #CUT2#
Erik Thorvaldson's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson is pressed up against the cage. Jefferies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorvaldson down to the mat. Thorvaldson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Jefferies throws a head kick that misses.
Thorvaldson avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
As Jefferies looks to move away, Thorvaldson throws a big counter combo but Jefferies just gets out of the way.
Jefferies misses the shot to the body.
Thorvaldson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferies.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorvaldson scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Thorvaldson shoots in and bounces Jefferies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jefferies has an active guard here but Thorvaldson has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferies moves into full guard.
Thorvaldson trying to control but Jefferies is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jefferies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorvaldson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorvaldson wants to control from the top but Jefferies keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jefferies throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thorvaldson uses it to pass to side control.
Jefferies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorvaldson wants to control but Jefferies is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jefferies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jefferies scores with a head kick. Thorvaldson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorvaldson lands with a nice body punch.
Thorvaldson throws a hook to the side of Jefferies's head but Jefferies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorvaldson blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Jefferies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferies misses with a double jab
and Thorvaldson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferies misses with a head kick.
Jefferies tries to land a front kick but Thorvaldson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erik Thorvaldson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferies misses the target.
Thorvaldson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jefferies on the side of the head.
Thorvaldson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jefferies stalks Thorvaldson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorvaldson's face. Thorvaldson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorvaldson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferies.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Thorvaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jefferies misses with a low kick.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferies moves away.
Jefferies tries to clinch but Thorvaldson is having none of it.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Thorvaldson moves out of range easily.
Jefferies takes a swing at Thorvaldson's ribcage but misses.
Thorvaldson avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferies moves away.
Jefferies wants to counter the offense by Thorvaldson and move into the clinch position.
Jefferies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferies throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thorvaldson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jim Jefferies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorvaldson lands with a nice combination. Jefferies backs away looking to recover.
Jefferies throws the kick towards the body but Thorvaldson avoids it.
Jefferies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorvaldson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferies takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferies ducks under a wild hook from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jefferies cracks the inside of Thorvaldson's front leg. #CL2#
Jefferies takes the fight into the clinch.
Jefferies wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Jefferies working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment.
Jim Jefferies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorvaldson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jefferies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Thorvaldson misses the jab.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook to the body
and Jefferies counters with a thumping low kick.
Jefferies tries to score with a low kick but Thorvaldson moves his leg out of the way.
Thorvaldson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferies tries to sprawl out of it but Thorvaldson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorvaldson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorvaldson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferies tries to clinch but Thorvaldson is having none of it.
Thorvaldson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferies is just out of range.
Jefferies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jefferies tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferies's head.#T4#
A slow jab from Jefferies misses its intended target.
Jefferies lands with an overhand left.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorvaldson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Jefferies clinches.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorvaldson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson lands a shoulder strike.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorvaldson's defenses.
Thorvaldson takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Thorvaldson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jefferies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldson.
A head kick misses from Jefferies.
Jefferies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Jefferies. #CL2#
Jefferies clinches up with Thorvaldson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferies scores with a shot to the side of Thorvaldson's head.
Still in the clinch, Thorvaldson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thorvaldson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorvaldson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferies's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye.
Thorvaldson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jefferies smiles and moves away.
Jefferies connects with a high kick. #T1#
Thorvaldson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferies tries to avoid it but Thorvaldson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferies to the ground. Jefferies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferies thumps Thorvaldson with a low kick.
Jefferies throws a push kick but Thorvaldson slaps the foot to one side.
Thorvaldson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorvaldson thuds his right hand into Jefferies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorvaldson throws a nice looking combination but Jefferies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferies only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorvaldson misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferies throws a body kick that misses
and Thorvaldson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorvaldson counters with a two punch combo.
Jefferies throws a head kick but Thorvaldson moves out of range.
Thorvaldson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferies throws out a counter right but Thorvaldson avoids it with no problem.
Jefferies throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Jefferies throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorvaldson throws a body punch but Jefferies moves out of range.
Thorvaldson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jim Jefferies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thorvaldson tries for a takedown but Jefferies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Thorvaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Jefferies misses
and Thorvaldson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorvaldson lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferies.
Jefferies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorvaldson looks to throw the jab but Jefferies is out of range.
Thorvaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorvaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferies tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Thorvaldson.
Erik Thorvaldson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jefferies misses with a series of wild punches.
Jefferies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorvaldson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Jefferies tenderised Thorvaldson's leg. Thorvaldson is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Thorvaldson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorvaldson scores with a shot to the side of Jefferies's head.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jefferies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Jefferies blocks it.
A short right from Thorvaldson on the inside. #T4#
Thorvaldson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns Thorvaldson into the cage.
Thorvaldson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferies or not.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorvaldson trying to control the position but instead, Jefferies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorvaldson into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Jefferies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorvaldson avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Thorvaldson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with a body punch.
Thorvaldson blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
Thorvaldson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorvaldson avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Jefferies.
I've got Jefferies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jefferies!
A victorious Jim Jefferies thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Thorvaldson - just one landing.
Thorvaldson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
Thorvaldson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorvaldson tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Thorvaldson throws an overhand right that lands on The Kid's shoulder, as The Kid tries to avoid the shot.
The Kid looks to land a left hand but Thorvaldson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson tries to clinch there but The Kid circles away.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorvaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kid circles away.
Thorvaldson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorvaldson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The Kid misses with a straight right.
The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorvaldson.
The Kid digs a good body shot into Thorvaldson's ribs.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping right.
Erik Thorvaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Thorvaldson there.
Thorvaldson swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
The Kid slips under a jab.
Thorvaldson looks to land a combination but The Kid avoids it well.
Thorvaldson misses with a left hand
and The Kid counters with a nice body shot.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping left.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorvaldson misses with a lunging right hand
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Thorvaldson lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
The Kid takes one on the button.
The Kid lands with a straight right. Thorvaldson didn't see that one coming.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
The Kid throws a jab when Thorvaldson was well out of range.#T3#
Thorvaldson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid connects with a single shot there.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorvaldson throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Thorvaldson is rocked!
The Kid tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorvaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Kid.
Nice defenses there by The Kid.
Thorvaldson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorvaldson throws a hook to the side of The Kid's head but The Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Kid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Thorvaldson misses. #T4#
Thorvaldson loads up on a big right hand but The Kid slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from The Kid.
The Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorvaldson with a body shot.
Thorvaldson swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorvaldson misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Kid misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
The Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid scores with the left hand. Thorvaldson knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from The Kid misses its intended target.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bill The Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorvaldson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.
Thorvaldson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Kid with a jab.
Thorvaldson scores with a one two! The Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
The Kid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorvaldson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Kid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Kid tests Thorvaldson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##CL#
Thorvaldson has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Thorvaldson - that landed with a thud.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorvaldson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid lands with a left to the head.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
Thorvaldson misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Thorvaldson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thorvaldson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Kid controlling from the top position.
The Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorvaldson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorvaldson controlling the position.#T2##SU2#
The Kid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thorvaldson connects with a single shot there.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from The Kid. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Kid.#T3#
Thorvaldson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorvaldson jabs The Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorvaldson thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorvaldson throws the left hand but The Kid avoids the punch easily.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Thorvaldson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for The Kid.
Thorvaldson works the jab nicely.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorvaldson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Kid counters with a nice body shot.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorvaldson.
#T4#
The Kid stuns Thorvaldson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorvaldson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorvaldson moves away from the strike by The Kid.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot.
Thorvaldson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorvaldson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorvaldson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorvaldson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Kid.
Thorvaldson with a poor takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Kid slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erik Thorvaldson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorvaldson misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorvaldson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
A quick step to the side and Thorvaldson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Thorvaldson rushes The Kid and presses him up against the cage.
Thorvaldson gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Thorvaldson controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorvaldson.
The Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorvaldson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Kid at a distance.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid jabs at Thorvaldson's body.#T1#
Thorvaldson cracks The Kid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Thorvaldson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorvaldson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kid slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a straight left.
The Kid works the jab nicely.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Thorvaldson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Thorvaldson throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorvaldson with a body shot.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorvaldson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
Thorvaldson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorvaldson lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab.#T3#
The Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorvaldson misses the jab.
It seemed like The Kid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Kid stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorvaldson takes a swing at The Kid's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorvaldson. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid misses with a looping right.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorvaldson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorvaldson throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid lands a jab to Thorvaldson's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Thorvaldson looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorvaldson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorvaldson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
The Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorvaldson is just out of range.
Thorvaldson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorvaldson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorvaldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorvaldson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldson.
The Kid throws a shot from downtown. Thorvaldson moves away and avoids it.
The Kid staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erik Thorvaldson.
I think Thorvaldson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Thorvaldson tries to sprawl but Hurmaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hurmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorvaldson is looking for a sweep. Hurmaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Thorvaldson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorvaldson tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
Hurmaaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hurmaaja controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Thorvaldson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Thorvaldson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorvaldson keeps working.
Hurmaaja working Thorvaldson over with strikes.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Thorvaldson is keeping him busy.
Hurmaaja is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thorvaldson is trying to keep Hurmaaja in close.
Thorvaldson is pulling down on Hurmaaja's head to control his posture.
Thorvaldson working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmaaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurmaaja trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Hurmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorvaldson is retaining full guard.
Hurmaaja throws an elbow that misses. Thorvaldson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurmaaja's guard. Nice move by Thorvaldson!#REVB#
Hurmaaja trying to control the position.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorvaldson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hurmaaja is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thorvaldson has his hands clasped together but Hurmaaja extends and breaks Thorvaldson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hurmaaja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massa Hurmaaja!
Massa Hurmaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorvaldson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorvaldson 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.#CL2#
Seppi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorvaldson tries to pull guard but Seppi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorvaldson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Seppi fails to land.
Seppi misses with a punch to the body.
Thorvaldson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson blocks a body shot from Seppi.
Thorvaldson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorvaldson slowing the pace effectively.
Thorvaldson lands a nice uppercut.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
Seppi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorvaldson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Seppi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seppi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seppi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seppi tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorvaldson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seppi looks to clinch
and Seppi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Thorvaldson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorvaldson. #T1#
Thorvaldson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seppi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seppi lands with a hook. Thorvaldson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seppi tries to clinch up but Thorvaldson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Thorvaldson rushes Seppi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seppi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson slows down the pace here.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Seppi looking to throw knees to the head but Thorvaldson is blocking nicely.
Seppi lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Thorvaldson has Seppi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seppi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Thorvaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Seppi being controlled against the cage.
Thorvaldson is trying to stall.
Thorvaldson tries to pull guard but Seppi won't allow it.
#T2#
Seppi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorvaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorvaldson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seppi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppi lands a nice shot to the body.
Seppi tries to land a knee to the head but Thorvaldson blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Thorvaldson.
Seppi lands a right hand.
Seppi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorvaldson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seppi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
Thorvaldson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorvaldson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
Seppi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seppi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seppi as Thorvaldson tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land. #T3#
Seppi is trying to maintain a safe position but Thorvaldson gets an underhook and turns Seppi into the cage.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorvaldson is looking to control Seppi's arms but Seppi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorvaldson has his back to the cage.
Thorvaldson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Seppi stands there with Thorvaldson around his waist. Thorvaldson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seppi stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seppi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Thorvaldson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seppi misses with a body punch.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seppi.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand.
Thorvaldson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seppi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorvaldson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Seppi fails to land.
Seppi tries a knee to the head but Thorvaldson blocks it.
Thorvaldson taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seppi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorvaldson.
Seppi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seppi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorvaldson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seppi to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppi.
A short right from Thorvaldson on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seppi to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thorvaldson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
Seppi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seppi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seppi works on Thorvaldson's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Thorvaldson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Seppi gets a clinch.
Seppi misses with a body punch.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Seppi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thorvaldson up against the cage.#BC2#
Seppi breaks from the clinch.
Thorvaldson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seppi. #CL2#
Thorvaldson gets tackled into the cage by Seppi. Seppi maintains the clinch.
Thorvaldson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seppi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorvaldson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorvaldson.
Seppi looking to throw knees to the head but Thorvaldson is blocking nicely.
Seppi throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson wants to take the fight to the mat but Seppi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Seppi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards. #T1#
Seppi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorvaldson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Seppi.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Thorvaldson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seppi backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Seppi on the inside.
Thorvaldson misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson blocking some punches.
Seppi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seppi misses with some punches.
Seppi wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorvaldson as Seppi tries to tie him up.
Thorvaldson looking to stall.
Seppi throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short left from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seppi lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorvaldson.
Seppi is breathing heavily.
Thorvaldson lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorvaldson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Thorvaldson as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorvaldson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seppi takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Seppi is rocked!
Thorvaldson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seppi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorvaldson finish him?
Thorvaldson pushes Seppi against the cage. Thorvaldson is working some dirty boxing. Thorvaldson pushes off with a quick right hook! Seppi goes down! Seppi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thorvaldson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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