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Event:
LKO Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Notourious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with The Notourious's head.
An inside leg kick from The Notourious misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Notourious. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but The Notourious has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Notourious is stalling here.
Thomas tries to work over The Notourious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but The Notourious has him pressed against the cage.
The Notourious is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Notourious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
The Notourious tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Notourious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
The Notourious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but The Notourious has him pressed against the cage.
The Notourious misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
The Notourious breaks from the clinch.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Notourious tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Notourious.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from The Notourious.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Notourious.#T2#
Thomas scores with a jab.
The Notourious lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Notourious throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a body punch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Notourious.
No joy there for The Notourious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at Dave's Dumb Belles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Notourious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
The Notourious is rocked!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but The Notourious is just out of range.
The Notourious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Notourious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Notourious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Notourious throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
The Notourious is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
The Notourious tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas lands a body shot.
The Notourious seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Thomas throws a body punch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas cracks The Notourious on the jaw with a powerful right hand and The Notourious falls backwards against the cage. Thomas follows up with more strikes that drop The Notourious to his knees. Thomas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save The Notourious! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Thomas!
Dai Thomas is the new lightweight champion!
Dai Thomas 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:
Primal 31
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Johnson trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomas is defending well. #T2#
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson 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.#T3#
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Johnson trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Thomas counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Thomas! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dai Thomas!
In his post fight interview, Dai Thomas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Alec Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry all'.
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Event:
Primal FN 12
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsoon.
Monsoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws a hook but Monsoon blocks it.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsoon doesn't seem bothered though.
Monsoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon takes one to the chin there.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Monsoon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Monsoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Monsoon is out of range.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monsoon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Thomas jabs at Monsoon's body.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Monsoon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.#T2#
Thomas moves away from the strike by Monsoon.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Monsoon lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Monsoon lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monsoon jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Monsoon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Monsoon misses the target.
Monsoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas. #T3#
Monsoon throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Monsoon avoids it with no problem.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Monsoon misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Monsoon throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
JoJo Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
A slow jab from Monsoon misses its intended target.
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monsoon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
A telegraphed right hand from Monsoon misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsoon lands an overhand right.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 JoJo Monsoon will probably get the nod.
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#
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Monsoon avoids it with no problem.
Monsoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Monsoon.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monsoon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monsoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas lands a jab.
Monsoon scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Monsoon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monsoon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Monsoon tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monsoon throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Monsoon's head but Monsoon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monsoon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Monsoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monsoon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monsoon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Monsoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas lands a jab to Monsoon's midsection.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Monsoon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon has been working on his balance at Demon's Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thomas.
Monsoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monsoon throws out the jab.
Monsoon throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas digs a good hook to Monsoon's body.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monsoon on the side of the head.
Monsoon looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dai Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
No joy there for Monsoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsoon throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Monsoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monsoon.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas lands a jab to Monsoon's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monsoon drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monsoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monsoon throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Monsoon.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monsoon.#T1#
Monsoon throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monsoon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monsoon throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a hook but Monsoon avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.#ROC2#
Monsoon is rocked!
Thomas pounces like a tiger and cracks Monsoon with a vicious hook! Monsoon is down but not out! Thomas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dai Thomas!
A less than humble Dai Thomas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Primal 20
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Acosta.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Acosta throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Acosta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Acosta with a nice cross.
Acosta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Acosta seems unphased.
Acosta slips under a jab.
Acosta tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Acosta.
Acosta punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thomas wants to slow Acosta down by chopping away at his legs.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acosta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acosta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acosta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Acosta loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Acosta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Acosta.
Acosta misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice leg kick.
Acosta connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Acosta misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Acosta catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Acosta misses with a double jab.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Thomas takes a swing at Acosta's ribcage but misses.
Acosta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Acosta's shoulder, as Acosta tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Acosta's head back.
Acosta lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Thomas tries to move into range but Acosta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Acosta throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Acosta on the side of the head.
Acosta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Acosta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Acosta moved out of range nicely.
Acosta lands an overhand right.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Acosta saw that one coming.
Acosta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acosta misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Acosta misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas throws a hook but Acosta avoids it easily.
Acosta misses with a straight left.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acosta.
Acosta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Acosta lands with a nice body punch.
Acosta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
It seemed like Acosta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas slips a straight right by Acosta.
Acosta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Acosta is rocked!
Acosta walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Thomas! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dai Thomas!
Dai Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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