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Event:
PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
The Terror Of The Island connects with a right hand. Thackeray shakes it off.
The Terror Of The Island sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Terror Of The Island sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thackeray.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
A left lands for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island lands a jab to the head.
Thackeray stuns The Terror Of The Island with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thackeray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a counter combo.
Thackeray lands with a hook. The Terror Of The Island tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thackeray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that The Terror Of The Island has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thackeray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a powerful jab.
Baal Thackeray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thackeray moves away.
Thackeray misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Thackeray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Terror Of The Island.
Thackeray scores with a spinning back kick!
Thackeray just misses with a punch to the body.
Thackeray just misses with a punch to the body.
Thackeray cracks The Terror Of The Island with a good jab.
Thackeray is looking to land body kicks.
The Terror Of The Island avoids a kick to the body.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a hook.
The Terror Of The Island drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thackeray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thackeray.
Thackeray connects with a body shot that sends The Terror Of The Island's belly button to the back.
Thackeray throws out a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range and Thackeray only half commits. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab and a cross from Thackeray.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from The Terror Of The Island misses its intended target.
Thackeray swings for the body but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range.
Thackeray tries to land a front kick but The Terror Of The Island steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Terror Of The Island darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thackeray cracks The Terror Of The Island with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a sloppy right hand. Thackeray should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Thackeray is rocked!
The Terror Of The Island is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thackeray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thackeray misses the shot to the body.
Thackeray looks to land a right hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range.
Thackeray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like The Terror Of The Island was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range as Thackeray throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Terror Of The Island cracks Thackeray with a good jab.
Oh Thackeray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thackeray stuns The Terror Of The Island with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
The Terror Of The Island forces Thackeray back against the cage and clinches.
The Terror Of The Island pushes Thackeray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Terror Of The Island blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
The Terror Of The Island working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thackeray seems to have got his legs back now.
Thackeray struggles to land a body shot inside as The Terror Of The Island controls his hands.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a short shot to the head.
The Terror Of The Island stalling against the cage.
Thackeray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thackeray tries to circle away but The Terror Of The Island has him pinned against the cage.
Thackeray throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island is leaning against Thackeray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thackeray lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Thackeray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Terror Of The Island.
Thackeray letting The Terror Of The Island take a breather here.#BC2#
The Terror Of The Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Terror Of The Island throws the left hand but Thackeray avoids the punch easily.
The Terror Of The Island lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
The Terror Of The Island cracks Thackeray with a big right hand and Thackeray goes down!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror Of The Island stays in close to Thackeray's body and controls the position.
The Terror Of The Island is continuing to stall.
Thackeray trying to keep a closed guard but The Terror Of The Island is proving a slippery customer.
The Terror Of The Island not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Terror Of The Island cracks Thackeray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thackeray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thackeray is looking to wear down The Terror Of The Island with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Thackeray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the body
and Thackeray counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Thackeray does no damage. #KD2#
The Terror Of The Island cracks Thackeray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Terror Of The Island has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thackeray to stand back up!
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 Terror Of The Island scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Thackeray out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
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Event:
Pulse 69 - Marx vs Mugabi
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupus moves forwards but Thackeray connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Duke Lupus has been cut.
Lupus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thackeray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thackeray looks to land a body kick but Lupus moved away.
Thackeray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thackeray.
Thackeray throws a wild body kick that Lupus sees coming a mile off.
Lupus wants to counter the offense by Thackeray and move into the clinch position.
Thackeray throws the kick towards the body but Lupus avoids it.
Thackeray throws a body punch but Lupus moves out of range.
Thackeray throws an overhand right that lands on Lupus's shoulder, as Lupus tries to avoid the shot.
Lupus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupus moves out of range as Thackeray throws a body kick.
Thackeray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupus.
Crunch! Thackeray slams his shin into Lupus's torso.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupus slips under a jab from Thackeray.
Thackeray lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thackeray tries to land a front kick but Lupus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thackeray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thackeray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thackeray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thackeray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thackeray explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baal Thackeray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thackeray thuds his shin into the meat of Lupus's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thackeray. That's going to slow Lupus down.
Thackeray throws a body punch but Lupus moves out of range.
Lupus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thackeray as he avoids it easily.
Thackeray scoring well with a low kick there.
Thackeray scores with a one two! Lupus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thackeray looks to land a body kick but Lupus moved away.
Thackeray leaves Lupus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thackeray throwing a counter right hand but Lupus manages to avoid it.
Lupus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thackeray scores with a leg kick.
Thackeray feints and then cracks Lupus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lupus down. #KD#
Thackeray lands a left and a right that send Lupus crashing to the mat, dazed. Thackeray thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Lupus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thackeray is stalking Lupus. Lupus circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Thackeray, and it's lights out! Lupus really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baal Thackeray!
Baal Thackeray was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 64 - Yuesheng vs Marx
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Thackeray thumps Mercy with a low kick.
Thackeray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercy.
We've been informed that Mercy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thackeray misses with a wild body shot.
Thackeray cracks Mercy with an open hand slap.
Baal Thackeray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercy throws out a powerful jab.
Thackeray misses with a kick to the body.
Thackeray cracks the inside of Mercy's front leg.
Thackeray moves away from the strike by Mercy.
Thackeray jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mercy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercy misses with a head kick.
Thackeray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thackeray cracks Mercy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thackeray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Mercy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thackeray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thackeray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mercy misses with a low kick.
Thackeray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mercy avoids it.
Thackeray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thackeray cracks the inside of Mercy's front leg. #T1#
Mercy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thackeray.
Thackeray throws a lazy body kick
and Mercy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thackeray moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercy throws a wild body kick that Thackeray sees coming a mile off.
Thackeray is looking to counter punch.
Thackeray moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thackeray tests Mercy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercy checks the leg kick.
A combination from Thackeray does no damage.
Thackeray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mercy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thackeray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercy counters with a left and a right that stings Thackeray.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercy throws a sloppy head kick and Thackeray moves out of range easily.
Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Thackeray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thackeray looks for the body kick but Mercy saw that one coming.
Thackeray avoids the head kick by Mercy.
Thackeray jabs Mercy right on the nose. Mercy blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Mercy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thackeray lands a slapping body shot.
Mercy misses with a body kick.
Thackeray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thackeray throws a leg kick but Mercy checks it.
A leg kick checked by Mercy.
Thackeray cracks Mercy with a good jab.
Mercy throws a leg kick that misses.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Thackeray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mercy looks winded!
Thackeray swings for the body but Mercy moves out of range.
Thackeray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thackeray just misses with a punch to the body.
Thackeray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercy lands with a nice body punch.
Mercy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Thackeray misses.
Thackeray is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mercy jabs at Thackeray's body.
Mercy looks to throw the jab but Thackeray is out of range. #T3#
Mercy moves forwards but Thackeray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thackeray lands a head shot.
Mercy avoids the body shot from Thackeray.
Mercy feints and then cracks Thackeray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thackeray down.
Mercy lands a body shot.
Mercy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Mercy is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thackeray.
Mercy is still on wobbly legs! Can Thackeray finish him?
Mercy leaves his chin hanging out and Thackeray seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mercy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baal Thackeray!
Baal Thackeray spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Thackeray.
Hanma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thackeray lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Hanma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thackeray was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thackeray controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Thackeray is controlling Hanma's posture.
Thackeray looking to control.
Thackeray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thackeray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thackeray is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hanma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Thackeray controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Thackeray keeps moving. #SUB#
Hanma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thackeray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thackeray trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Thackeray has wrist control.
Thackeray controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thackeray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Hanma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanma preventing the sweep.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thackeray is trying to keep Hanma in close.
#SUB#
Hanma drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hanma as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thackeray screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hanma! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Baki Hanma!
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Event:
Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Thackeray lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.#CL#
Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thackeray wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Thackeray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thackeray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thackeray wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Thackeray working hard to break the clinch.
Thackeray throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thackeray fails to land.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Thackeray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bishop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Thackeray.#TD#
Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Thackeray's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thackeray trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bishop seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thackeray for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Bishop stands up from Thackeray's guard - Bishop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thackeray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thackeray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Thackeray's guard.
Thackeray working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Thackeray is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Thackeray wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Thackeray is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thackeray keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thackeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thackeray working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thackeray pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thackeray.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Thackeray avoids the damage to the body.
Thackeray is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
Thackeray misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Bishop has clasped his hands together around Thackeray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Bishop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU#
Bishop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thackeray!
Thackeray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thackeray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thackeray. Thackeray obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Thackeray pushes him off.
A jab from Thackeray does it's job there.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thackeray has cracked Bishop with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thackeray lands another huge swinging hook and Bishop tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bishop, before Thackeray can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baal Thackeray!
Baal Thackeray 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:
PFN 31
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Thackeray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baal Thackeray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thackeray throws a one two combo.
Thackeray misses with a jab to the body
and Watanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thackeray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thackeray throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Watanabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Watanabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thackeray can't do much from the bottom here.
Thackeray is being controlled here.
Watanabe is putting a hurting on Thackeray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thackeray taking punishment in the form of punches.
Watanabe working the ground and pound.
Watanabe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Watanabe working the ground and pound.#T1#
Check out the look on Watanabe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Watanabe lands a nice forearm strike.
Watanabe looks up at the clock and then as Thackeray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Watanabe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thackeray taking a bit of punishment here - Watanabe scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thackeray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watanabe landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Thackeray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Watanabe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thackeray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thackeray! #SU#
Watanabe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thackeray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Watanabe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thackeray throws a body punch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Watanabe cracks a nice hook into Thackeray's ribs.
Watanabe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watanabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thackeray.
Thackeray thows a leg kick but Watanabe checks it #TD#
and Watanabe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thackeray wants to hit a switch here but Watanabe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thackeray there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watanabe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thackeray tries to lock up and control but Watanabe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Watanabe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thackeray is trying desperately to improve position.
Thackeray wants to hold on but Watanabe pushes him away.
Watanabe controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Watanabe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Watanabe with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Thackeray is rocked!
Watanabe controlling from mount.
Thackeray is still in real trouble! Can Watanabe finish him?
Thackeray tries to hold on but Watanabe postures up.
Thackeray seems to have recovered his senses.
Watanabe landing punches.
Watanabe controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Watanabe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thackeray hang on?
Watanabe controlling from mount.
Watanabe landing shots from mount.
Watanabe content just to control the position here.
Thackeray wants to hold on but Watanabe pushes him away.
Watanabe content just to control the position here.
Watanabe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thackeray is working to get back to half guard.
Watanabe content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadashi Watanabe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Watanabe throws a hook to the side of Thackeray's head but Thackeray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thackeray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watanabe checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Watanabe misses the target.
Thackeray misses with a body kick.
Watanabe moves out of range of the body kick.
Thackeray gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Watanabe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thackeray won't be happy with that.
Watanabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Watanabe has control of an arm but Thackeray manages to advance to Watanabe's back!
Watanabe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Watanabe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watanabe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Thackeray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Watanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Watanabe throws out a powerful jab.
Thackeray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watanabe is able to avoid easily.
Thackeray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watanabe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thackeray throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Watanabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Watanabe is stalling in the full guard.
Thackeray looking to control.
Watanabe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tadashi Watanabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Watanabe.
Thackeray looking to control but Watanabe passes into half guard.
Watanabe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thackeray is looking to control Watanabe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thackeray avoid being mounted?
Watanabe not doing much here.
Thackeray wants to sweep but Watanabe has passed to side control!
Watanabe is putting a hurting on Thackeray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Watanabe controlling the position. #T3#
Thackeray is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
Watanabe working the head with strikes. #SU#
Watanabe stands up.
A low kick from Thackeray misses #TD#
and Watanabe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thackeray can't keep his opponent in guard - Watanabe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes.
Watanabe lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thackeray trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Watanabe manages to pass to mount!
Watanabe controlling from mount.
Watanabe with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe content just to control the position here.
Watanabe breaks from Thackeray's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Watanabe lands a big shot there that rocks Thackeray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thackeray scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Watanabe land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Watanabe stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadashi Watanabe!
Tadashi Watanabe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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