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Event:
HFC 75: Marston vs Romero
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Thorsson throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Thorsson tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
#KD2#
Barbosa drops Thorsson with a beautiful combination! Thorsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbosa is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Olaf Thorsson has been cut.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa jabs Thorsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Thorsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsson.
Thorsson wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Thorsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Thorsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsson's elbow. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Thorsson closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Barbosa.#CL#
Thorsson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Thorsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Thorsson has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Thorsson darts in and clinches Barbosa up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Thorsson manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Thorsson tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorsson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorsson wants to clinch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsson is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Thorsson slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Thorsson is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
Thorsson just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a big head kick that sends Thorsson to the canvas! Barbosa follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
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Event:
HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ray pulls Thorsson in close to prevent any damage.
Thorsson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thorsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray! #REVR#
Thorsson wants to control but Ray postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thorsson for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Thorsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ray working away.
Thorsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thorsson is looking for a sweep.
Thorsson struggling a bit here.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Thorsson persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray 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.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorsson.
Jake Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Thorsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thorsson has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ray scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsson.
Thorsson looks winded!
Thorsson can't get the takedown.
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!
Thorsson looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Ray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thorsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thorsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Georgian MMA Gym inform us that Thorsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thorsson is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thorsson is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ray postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Thorsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ray has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.#SUB2#
Thorsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ray escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ray!
Ray wants to stand but Thorsson is controlling his arm.#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.
Thorsson is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Ray controls the position.
Thorsson can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thorsson tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Thorsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsson is breathing heavily.
Ray lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Ray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorsson to the mat! Thorsson manages to get full guard.
Ray content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Thorsson looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
Thorsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olaf Thorsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorsson just manages to avoid it.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsson can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
Thorsson fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray takes a swing at Thorsson's ribcage but misses.
Thorsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ray sprawls well. Ray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olaf Thorsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsson avoids the body shot from Ray.
#TD#
Ray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thorsson's half guard.
We've been hearing that Ray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jake Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ray moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thorsson.
Thorsson tries to improve position but can't.
Ray staying calm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Thorsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Thorsson trying his best to control but Ray has mounted him.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ray continues to stall.
Thorsson tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Olaf Thorsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsson is looking to improve his position but Ray isn't that keen on the idea.
Thorsson is still trying to improve position.
Ray looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Ray.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ray!
A relieved looking Jake Ray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Hussain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hussain, which made it look bad.
Thorsson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Thorsson backs away, Hussain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.
Thorsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsson misses with a takedown attempt - Hussain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorsson tries for a takedown but Hussain circles away easily
and Hussain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olaf Thorsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson fails to land the takedown.
Thorsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain tries a low kick but Thorsson avoids it.#T1#
Thorsson looks for a takedown but Hussain sprawls well.
Hussain half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussain.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorsson on the side of the head.
Hussain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorsson will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Thorsson gets caught flat footed, as Hussain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hussain lands a couple of elbows.
Hussain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Thorsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Hussain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hussain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hussain postures up.
#T3#
Hussain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussain tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorsson is retaining full guard.
Hussain is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsson has wrist control.
Hussain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thorsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hussain is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsson has wrist control.#T4#
Thorsson is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain scores with a jab. Thorsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thorsson enables Hussain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thorsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussain chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorsson seems keen to control Hussain's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hussain landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hussain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hussain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Thorsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hussain to the mat! Hussain manages to get full guard.
Emre Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorsson wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hussain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Thorsson keeps moving. #T1#
Hussain with a nice head shot there.
Hussain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hussain stands up over Thorsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorsson pulls Hussain in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussain is stalling in the full guard.
Hussain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hussain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hussain distracts Thorsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hussain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Hussain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Thorsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussain slips nicely into half guard.
Thorsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hussain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB2#
Thorsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorsson trying to control here.
Hussain drops an elbow to the side of Thorsson's head.
Hussain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Thorsson actively working from the bottom here.
Thorsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussain is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorsson in his tracks.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
Thorsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussain throwing a counter right hand but Thorsson manages to avoid it.
Thorsson is looking to clinch.
Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Thorsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hussain pinned against the cage. Hussain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Thorsson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussain circles away.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.
Hussain keeps Thorsson at a distance using the push kick.
Thorsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hussain throws a leg kick which misses Thorsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorsson tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain. #T1#
Hussain connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Thorsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain.#TD#
Hussain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thorsson did well to prevent Hussain getting side control.
Hussain lands with a punch from half guard.
Hussain is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsson tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
Hussain works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorsson regains half guard.#T2#
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Thorsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussain controlling the action here.
Hussain winds up and cracks Thorsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hussain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thorsson taking shots to the head.
Thorsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Thorsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorsson wants to control but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain raining down shots from the mount!
Hussain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hussain scoring with strikes but Thorsson is staying in there.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsson can do to turn this around?
Hussain landing punches. #ROC#
Thorsson is rocked!
Hussain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thorsson looks a forlorn figure.
Thorsson is still in real trouble! Can Hussain finish him?
Hussain lands a big elbow - Thorsson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Thorsson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emre Hussain!
During a confident post fight interview, Emre Hussain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Thorsson ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsson tries to clinch up but Uneksija circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Thorsson gets a double leg takedown into Uneksija's guard.
Thorsson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Let's hope that Thorsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorsson throws a shot to the body.
Thorsson darts in looking for a takedown but Uneksija gets double underhooks and turns Thorsson into the cage.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Thorsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uneksija sets himself, and Thorsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Uneksija avoids it this time.
Thorsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Thorsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uneksija sizes up Thorsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uneksija will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorsson wants to counter with a clinch but Uneksija pushes him away.
Uneksija lands with a right hand.
No luck for Thorsson with that takedown attempt.
Uneksija throwing a counter right hand but Thorsson manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Thorsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Thorsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Thorsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands with a light punch inside.
Uneksija tries to circle away but Thorsson has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Thorsson misses with some punches.
Thorsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
A short left from Thorsson. #CUT2#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thorsson. #BC#
Uneksija breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Thorsson has Uneksija up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsson has Uneksija pressed against the cage, preventing Uneksija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch but Thorsson keeps him there for the moment.
Thorsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Thorsson tries a body shot but Uneksija blocks it.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.#BC#
Uneksija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija'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.
#R2##TD2#
Thorsson feints and as Uneksija raises his hands in defense, Thorsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Thorsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uneksija is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uneksija has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Uneksija wants to stand and escape but instead Thorsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thorsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thorsson drops back looking for a leg! Uneksija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uneksija manages to kick Thorsson off! Thorsson jumps back into Uneksija's guard. #T1#
Thorsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uneksija is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to stand and escape but Thorsson is having none of it. #T3#
Thorsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uneksija knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorsson on the ground.#SUB2#
Thorsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thorsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thorsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Thorsson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Thorsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thorsson forces Uneksija back against the cage and clinches.
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thorsson lands a shoulder strike.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija working hard to break the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsson fails to land.
Uneksija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Thorsson.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorsson misses with the head strike.
Thorsson prevents Uneksija from breaking the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling him.#T1#
Thorsson lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsson scores with a shot to the side of Uneksija's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsson.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uneksija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorsson misses with some punches.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
Thorsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Uneksija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uneksija misses with a low kick. #T2#
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Thorsson clinches up with Uneksija and pushes him back against the cage.
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Uneksija prevents a body shot from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija tries to break free but Thorsson pushes him back against the cage.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Paljas Uneksija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uneksija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Thorsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Olaf Thorsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uneksija.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsson fails to land.
Thorsson prevents Uneksija from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Thorsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsson lands an uppercut.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olaf Thorsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Uneksija working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Thorsson has a couple of punches blocked by Uneksija.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija can't break the clinch.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch but Thorsson keeps him there for the moment.
Thorsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uneksija.
Uneksija is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsson has double underhooks.
Uneksija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Uneksija lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Uneksija blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Thorsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorsson 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Thorsson!
Olaf Thorsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsson.
#CL#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Powell lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorsson blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsson controls his hands.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsson blocks an uppercut.
Thorsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powells head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell stalling the fight.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell lands a right hand. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Thorsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsson.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Olaf Thorsson has been cut.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Thorsson is rocked!
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Thorsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsson looks winded!
Thorsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell throws a big uppercut that drops Thorsson! More strikes from Powell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thorsson lies dazed against the cage as Powell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Powell!
After the fight, Taylor Powell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
LKO12 Debaser
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Donald misses with the combination.
O Donald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsson throws out the jab.
O Donald throws a big counter combination but Thorsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thorsson lands with a straight right. O Donald didn't see that one coming.#CL#
O Donald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Donald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Thorsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Donald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsson digs a right hand into O Donald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Donald's gas tank.
Thorsson lands with a left to the head.
Thorsson lands a left hand.
Thorsson pushes O Donald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Thorsson. #ROC2#
O Donald is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack O Donald has been cut.
Thorsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh O Donald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Donald is breathing heavily.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Thorsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorsson throws a big uppercut that drops O Donald! More strikes from Thorsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! O Donald lies dazed against the cage as Thorsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Thorsson!
An out of breath Olaf Thorsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jack O Donald stepped up to the mic, saying 'You got lucky'.
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