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Event: SYN 776 Piano vs Barbarian     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Thiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Thiago counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsuruta throws a counter combo.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Thiago lands a nice shot that snaps Tsuruta's head back.
Thiago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta clobbers Thiago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Thiago coming out on top.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thiago misses with a looping left.#T2#
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Thiago backs off Tsuruta throws a huge counter combo but Thiago manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Thiago swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Thiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
Thiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago. #T3#
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thiago cracks Tsuruta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thiago slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Thiago's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Thiago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Thiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thiago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thiago to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Thiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Tsuruta backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Thiago's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Thiago shakes it off.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Thiago lands a head kick. Tsuruta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Tsuruta jabs Thiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Thiago throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Thiago scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
Thiago tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Thiago's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thiago manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Thiago throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range. #T4#
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thiago can pounce on him. #T1#
Tsuruta slips a jab from Thiago.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Thiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta swinging wildly here.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Thiago counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.
Nice straight punches there by Thiago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thiago.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thiago slips a jab from Tsuruta.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thiago might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thiago counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thiago lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago slips under a jab.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage.
Thiago is looking to counter punch.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SYN 770     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
Thiago misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V misses with a head kick.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Thiago misses with the body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Magufuli I V cracks Thiago with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Magufuli I V has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thiago 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!
Magufuli I V needs to keep his hands up - Thiago had a free shot at his head there.
Magufuli I V connects with a single shot there.
Magufuli I V lands a glancing blow to the side of Thiago's head.#T1#
Magufuli I V defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magufuli I V lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago walks forward, straight into a front kick from Magufuli I V.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a straight right hand.
Magufuli I V feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Thiago collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA     
Date:   Nov 30, 2020
#R1#
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
Moore wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moore trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thiago manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
#SUB#
Moore looking for subs off his back but Thiago has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thiago manages to get himself to full guard.

Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Moore is looking to advance position but Thiago has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Moore can't escape the position. #T2#
Thiago controlling from the full mount.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Thiago controlling his opponent.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Thiago manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moore to take his back!#T3#
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Moore wants to escape the position.
Moore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moore is looking to get back to full guard here but Thiago has managed to pass to side control instead.
Moore tries to bench press Thiago off him but Thiago keeps the position. #T4#
Thiago is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore trying to remain calm as Thiago controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore lands with a straight right. Thiago didn't see that one coming.
Thiago staying out of range there.
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore glances at the clock... BAM! Thiago nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Moore crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Moore is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A victorious Thiago Thiago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Carl Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Syn Navarro vs Chaos     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borjigin.
Thiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borjigin's sensitive parts.
Thiago lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Borjigin.
Thiago throws out a loose jab but Borjigin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borjigin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borjigin just misses with a punch to the body.
Borjigin misses with the combination.
Borjigin throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borjigin can pounce on him.
Thiago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Borjigin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borjigin lands the left hand.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Borjigin. That's going to slow Thiago down.
Borjigin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thiago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It appears Borjigin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thiago connects with a looping right hand.
Borjigin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thiago counters with a body kick that stops Borjigin in his tracks momentarily.
Thiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borjigin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Borjigin's knee but Borjigin avoids it well.
Thiago throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Thiago lands.
Borjigin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Borjigin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borjigin throws a head kick but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borjigin's sensitive parts.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
enabling Borjigin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Borjigin.#T2#
Borjigin misses with a wild body shot.
Borjigin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
Borjigin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
Borjigin misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Borjigin checks it
and Borjigin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Thiago sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2#
Thiago lands a big head kick that sends Borjigin tumbling to the mat! Thiago takes a step backwards and waves Borjigin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Borjigin is rocked!
Borjigin lunges at Thiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thiago's hand.
Oh Borjigin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borjigin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Thiago has Borjigin up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thiago.
Borjigin misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thiago.
Borjigin seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thiago scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Khunbish Borjigin's cut is getting worse.
Thiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borjigin is trying to break the clinch but Thiago is controlling him.
Thiago looking to stall. #T3#
Come on Thiago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
Borjigin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borjigin working aggressively here.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Borjigin controls his hands.
Thiago tries a body shot but Borjigin blocks it.
Borjigin prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago gets through Borjigin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borjigins head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borjigin backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thiago cracks Borjigin with a nice body shot.
Borjigin is breathing heavily.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Borjigin manages to break the clinch.
Borjigin takes a swing at Thiago's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Thiago closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Borjigin out cold! Borjigin corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 719     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Thiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Tsuruta stalks Thiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thiago's face. Thiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Thiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thiago's head.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Tsuruta off balance momentarily.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
Thiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Tsuruta feints with a jab and clips Thiago right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Thiago is sent crashing into the canvas and Tsuruta leaps in for the kill! Thiago tries to get to his feet but Tsuruta is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Thiago is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, ****160Q Energy for $150**** in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ICS 53     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Arones clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thiago is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thiago.
Arones tries a body shot but Thiago blocks it.
Arones lands a nice uppercut.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thiago digs a right hand underneath Arones's ribcage. Arones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago has Arones pressed against the cage.
Arones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arones presses Thiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thiago prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Arones moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Thiago.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.#T1#
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thiago needs to keep his hands up - Arones had a free shot at his head there.
Thiago slips a straight right by Arones.
Arones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thiago scores with a decent looking hook.
Arones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Thiago clobbers Arones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arones misses with a body shot.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arones.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arones avoids the body shot from Thiago.
Thiago Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones tries to move into range but Thiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Arones moves out of range of the strikes.
Thiago with a jab.
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Arones's knee but Arones avoids it well. #KD#
Thiago lands a big uppercut and Arones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Arones looks OK. Thiago waves Arones back to his feet!#ROC#Arones is rocked!
Thiago connects with a leg kick.
Arones is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
Thiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thiago finds Arones's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Arones flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thiago lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Arones will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A very excited looking Thiago Thiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: ICS 45     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit misses with a takedown
and Thiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangsit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thiago throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bangsit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Thiago is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiago's head.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Thiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Bangsit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit throws a big right hand that misses.
Bangsit throws a big elbow that misses.
Bangsit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bangsit is looking to work some ground and pound but Thiago has wrist control.
Bangsit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thiago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Thiago keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bangsit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Thiago is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bangsit postures up in Thiago's guard and throws a big left but Thiago blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Thiago gets caught napping as Bangsit dives in and scores a takedown. Thiago manages to retain guard.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bangsit 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.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bangsit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Bangsit drops back looking for a leg! Thiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thiago manages to kick Bangsit off! Bangsit jumps back into Thiago's guard.
Thiago trying to control the position. #T4#
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thiago has Bangsit pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Thiago is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit throwing strikes but missing.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bangsit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bangsit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Thiago defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for a kimura but Thiago is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but Thiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage.
Thiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangsit throwing shots but Thiago is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bangsit is working for a kimura but Thiago is defending it quite comfortably.
Bangsit tries to pass to full mount but Thiago defends it. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Thiago is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Thiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Thiago taking some punishment here, with Bangsit in his half guard. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bangsit is working for a kimura here but Thiago manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bangsit's guard. #T3##SUB#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Thiago defends easily. #SUB#
Bangsit working for submissions but it's allowed Thiago to get to half guard.
Thiago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bangsit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Bangsit tries to roll but Thiago sticks to his back.
What can Bangsit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bangsit tries to break free.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bangsit tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bangsit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thiago looks to land a right hand but Bangsit moved out of range.
Thiago lands with a right hand.
Bangsit misses with a takedown
letting Thiago counter with a right hand.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt - Thiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Bangsit's head but Bangsit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andy Bangsit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thiago can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Bangsit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thiago defend it? Bangsit steps over the head and cranks it - Thiago is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!

 

Event: ICS 39     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Thiago.
A lazy left from Thiago finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
Jab by Thiago.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gray.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thiago tries to land a leg kick but Gray saw it coming and moves away.
Thiago tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago with the inside leg kick.
Thiago throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago staying out of range there.
Donk. Thiago catches Gray right on the button with a cross.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Gray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gray checks a low kick from Thiago.
A punch lands to the side of Gray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thiago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gray tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago lands with an overhand left.
Thiago has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thiago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thiago thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray throws a head kick but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago lands a really nice looking cross but Gray seems unphased.
Thiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thiago can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Gray off balance momentarily.#T2#
Gray defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Thiago connects with a jab.
Thiago throws a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Gray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Gray's leg. Gray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
Gray throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range. #T3#
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thiago's head.#CUT#It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Gray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thiago avoids it.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gray blocks the leg kick.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Gray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thiago.
A low kick from Thiago is predictable there
and Gray counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Thiago manages to avoid it.
Thiago cracks Gray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Gray moves his leg out of the way.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gray.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gray under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray throws a quick counter head kick but Thiago was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Thiago.
Thiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Gray should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gray misses with a hook.
Thiago lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Thiago Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago scores with a jab to the head.
Thiago throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thiago. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
Gray connects with a body shot that sends Thiago's belly button to the back.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Gray misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Thiago lands with an overhand left.
Thiago cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Thiago.
Gray wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Gray scores with a hook.
Thiago throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Thiago moves out of range of the body kick.
Gray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gray tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
A quick step to the side and Gray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thiago throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
A clash of legs there as Gray blocks the low kick.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
As Thiago looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Thiago just gets out of the way.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Gray clobbers Thiago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Gray misses with a head kick.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thiago throws a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gray checks a leg kick.
Thiago throws a low kick but Gray moves out of range easily.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thiago.
Gray lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray walks into a straight right hand from Thiago.#CL#
Gray closes the distance and clinches.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Thiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Thiago misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gray counters with a crisp one two that drops Thiago! Gray thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thiago to his feet! Thiago is in big trouble!#ROC#Thiago is rocked!
Thiago takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thiago throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thiago.
Gray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thiago scores with a jab to the head.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Thiago pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Thiago misses.
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Thiago. That snapped Gray's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Thiago misses.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Thiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Thiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thiago throws a head kick that Gray semi-blocks.
Gray checks a low kick from Thiago.
Gray throws a quick counter head kick but Thiago was just out of range.
Gray throws a leg kick but Thiago checks it.
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Gray should have avoided that one. #T1#
Gray avoids the head kick by Thiago.
Thiago tries to land a body kick
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Thiago lands a nice looking body kick.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Thiago.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
Thiago tries a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Thiago cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Thiago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thiago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thiago thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago thumps Gray with a low kick.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Gray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thiago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thiago throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Thiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
A cross from Thiago lands.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thiago throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago throws a solid leg kick but Gray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thiago.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Thiago's head back.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thiago.
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
Thiago 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.
Gray checks a leg kick.
Akoni Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Gray counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thiago! Gray lets Thiago back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray catches Thiago with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Thiago forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 28     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Jab from Thiago.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Po throws a leg kick but Thiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Po thows a leg kick but Thiago checks it
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Po takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Po drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Po swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Thiago misses its target.
Po defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Po.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the body from Thiago misses
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Po getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Po scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po blocks the body kick.
Thiago throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jab from Thiago.
Po moves to clinch but Thiago breaks away #KD#
and Thiago counters with a nice right hand that sends Po toppling to the canvas! Po scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thiago finish him?!#ROC#
Po is rocked!
Thiago lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
After winning the bout, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ICS 18     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thiago holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thiago! #SUB2#
Dall goes for an armbar but Thiago turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thiago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Thiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thiago works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thiago defends well.
Dall trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle here but Thiago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Dall trying to control but Thiago flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thiago gets his hands free as Dall looks to control.
Thiago controlling the position well here. Dall rolled but Thiago kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dall tries to escape the position. #T2#
Dall wants to control his opponent's hands but Thiago gets his hands free.
Thiago has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dall's body.
Thiago controlling well, preventing Dall from escaping the position.
Dall trying to control the position but Thiago manages to sink in the hooks.
Dall is in bad spot here.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thiago. #T3#
Dall turns into Thiago and is now in his guard.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Dall is fighting to break Thiago's control of his arms but Thiago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard. #T4#
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Thiago defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thiago is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
Dall wants to control but Thiago postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thiago off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Thiago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thiago scores with a body shot. #KD#
Thiago lands a big head kick that sends Dall tumbling to the mat! Thiago takes a step backwards and waves Dall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Thiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thiago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Thiago misses #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thiago won't be happy with that.
Thiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago prevents Dall from moving into mount.
Thiago is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it. #SUB2#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Thiago.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall wants to control but Thiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall is looking to control Thiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?#T2#
Still in half guard, Thiago seems content to control.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thiago content to control rather than advance.
Dall wants to control but Thiago passes into side.
Thiago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dall struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dall trying his best to control but Thiago has mounted him.
Dall wants to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dall wants to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Dall can't escape the position.
Thiago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Thiago controlling the pace for now.
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
Thiago connects with a jab.
Thiago fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thiago.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago throws a lazy body kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Thiago sends Dall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thiago is motioning to the referee to let Dall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dall limp body while Thiago jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hyryx Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'I got bit!'.

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taus thinks about the counter body kick.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago connects with the punch.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thiago misses with a hook to the body
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thiago scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago checks a leg kick.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago lands a front kick.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Taus with an uppercut!
Taus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago works Taus's body with a nice hook.
Taus lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Taus tries a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thiago's calf.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Taus off balance momentarily.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Thiago swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thiago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Taus jabs at Thiago's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago with a nice cross.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Taus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taus slips a jab from Thiago.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Thiago throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thiago really felt that one!
Nice shot by Thiago.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Thiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
A left lands for Thiago.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thiago. Thiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Thiago misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
Thiago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Taus moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Thiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taus misses the jab.
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Taus's leg. Taus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Taus misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
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 Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thiago.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Thiago blocks the low kick.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago lands a jab to Taus's midsection.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Taus defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago. #T1#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Taus sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Taus lands a big head kick that sends Thiago tumbling to the mat! Taus takes a step backwards and waves Thiago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Thiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taus throws a wild body kick that Thiago sees coming a mile off.
Thiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago lands a really nice looking cross but Taus seems unphased.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Taus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago blocks a jab.#T2#
Taus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Taus moves his leg out of the way.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thiago scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taus. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taus misses with a kick to the body.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Taus moved away.
Taus digs a good body shot into Thiago's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Thiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Taus stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Thiago's ribs.
Thiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Taus does no damage.
As Taus backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taus.
Thiago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Thiago off balance momentarily.#T4#
Taus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thiago is able to avoid easily.
Taus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thiago! Taus dives in looking to finish! Thiago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus 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.

 

Event: ICS 6     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Nilsen moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but Thiago blocks with his arms.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago blocks an uppercut.
Thiago avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilsen.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thiago after a bit of a struggle.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Nilsen.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Thiago tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Thiago.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago lands with a right to the head.
Nilsen is trying to drag Thiago to the mat but Thiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Thiago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nilsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thiago to the mat. Thiago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thiago is standing up over Nilsen. Nilsen looks to escape but Thiago dives into side control.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Nilsen is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thiago controlling the position from side mount.
Nilsen wants to control but Thiago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nilsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nilsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thiago is taking a breather. Nilsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Nilsen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thiago jumps into side control!
Nilsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nilsen manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nilsen trying to hold on to Thiago's head to control him but Thiago postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nilsen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thiago trying to pass the guard but Nilsen defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Nilsen's knee but Nilsen avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Thiago as he connects with a hook.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Thiago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nilsen's head backwards.
Thiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Nilsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Thiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen counters with a solid body kick.
Thiago throws a lazy right hand but Nilsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Nilsen.
Nice jab there from Thiago.
Nilsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thiago throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen misses with a straight left.
Thiago with a hook.
Nilsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Nilsen scores with a nice head shot.
Nilsen lands a head shot.
Nilsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
Nilsen tries to clinch but Thiago moves out of range.
Nilsen blocks a head kick by Thiago.
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Thiago throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago blocks the body kick.
Nilsen lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thiago back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. Thiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Nilsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilsen digs a good hook to Thiago's body.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Nilsen swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nilsen.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Nilsen ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago cracks the inside of Nilsen's front leg.
Thiago catches Nilsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nilsen. #T3#
Nilsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
No joy there for Nilsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Thiago lands but Nilsen takes it in his stride.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Nilsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thiago wants to slow Nilsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilsen misses with a body punch
and Thiago counters with a good low kick that Nilsen was not able to check.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Thiago settles back down.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Nilsen moves out of range and Thiago only half commits.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Nilsen checks it.
Nilsen throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Nilsen sees coming a mile off.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thiago.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Nilsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Thiago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Nilsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yacob Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilsen.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
enabling Nilsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilsen 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.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
Thiago connects with a jab.
Nilsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Nilsen.
Thiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Nilsen checks it.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago connects with a right hand. Nilsen shakes it off.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Thiago settles back down. #T1#
Thiago tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Nilsen avoids it.
Thiago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body. Nilsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Nilsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Nilsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Thiago steps away.
Nilsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Donk. Nilsen catches Thiago right on the button with a cross.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Thiago punishes Nilsen's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Nilsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thiago, pushing him back against the cage.
Thiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Thiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Thiago.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nilsen.
A short right from Thiago.
Nilsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thiago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nilsen is keeping busy.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen digs a right hand into Thiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thiago's gas tank. #T3#
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Thiago is struggling to control the position.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Nilsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Thiago scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Nilsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thiago is looking to control Nilsen's arms but Nilsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thiago has his back to the cage.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage. #T4#
Thiago looking to stall.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thiago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nilsen or not.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Thiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen blocks the body kick.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Thiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Thiago. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thiago Thiago.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!

During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1     
Date:   Jan 08, 2020
#R1#
Thiago avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Thiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Thiago cracks Kravac with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thiago has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kravac to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Thiago moves out of range as Kravac strikes.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac lands with a right hand.
Kravac misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kravac is out of range and Thiago settles back down.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kravac moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Kravac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kravac has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thiago misses with a low kick as Kravac jumps back.
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Thiago cracks Kravac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago looks to land a right hand but Kravac moved out of range.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kravac cracks Thiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Kravac with an uppercut!
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Thiago connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kravac out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 65     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
Thiago tries a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Thiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammer misses with a hook.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Good exchange - Thiago coming out on top.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thiago. Hammer shrugs it off though.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer looks winded!
Thiago 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. #T1#
Thiago drops Hammer with a big left hand! Hammer is injured, injured bad! Thiago jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Thiago!
A victorious Thiago Thiago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Pride FC 59     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a nice head kick!
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Built tries to clinch there but Thiago circles away.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
Built moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Thiago off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thiago, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Built blocks a leg kick.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thiago avoids the head kick by Built.
Built has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Built connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Built. #T1#
Thiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Built.
Thiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Thiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Thiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Thiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built scores with a push kick.
Built jabs Thiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Built pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thiago back to the cage. Built follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thiago throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago tries to land a leg kick but Built saw it coming and moves away.
Thiago connects with a nice looking jab.
Built connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Built breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Built moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
Built wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Built misses with some punches.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Built. #T3#
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built misses with some punches.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Built tenderised Thiago's leg. Thiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thiago with a body shot.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Built throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Thiago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thiago throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Built cracks Thiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thiago tries to move into range but Built moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Built scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Built. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Built takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago scores with a hook.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Built lands with a slapping head kick.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
Thiago looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago walks into a straight right hand from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Built lands a body shot.
Built throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Donk. Thiago catches Built right on the button with a cross.
Thiago looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Thiago throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thiago.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Built.
That kick from Built tenderised Thiago's leg. Thiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
Built misses with a low kick.#T1#
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Thiago misses its intended target.
Thiago ducks right into an uppercut from Built.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built scores with a shot to the body.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Built doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Thiago throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thiago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Built - the referee stops the clock and Thiago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Built. Thiago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built throws a sloppy head kick
and Thiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Built scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Built lands with a good body shot.
Thiago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Built throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Built falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thiago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thiago slips a jab from Built.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
Built lands a head kick. Thiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Built tries to land a front kick but Thiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Built blocks a jab.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thiago takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Thiago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a nice head kick!
Thiago throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Built misses with a hook.
Built will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Thiago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Built is able to avoid easily.
Thiago throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Thiago.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.#T4#
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Thiago blocks the leg kick.
Built misses the jab.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Thiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Thiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Thiago's head.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built throws a leg kick but Thiago moved away.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Built connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
Built throws a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built scores with a jab to the head.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thiago's head.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Built sees coming a mile off.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Thiago throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built thinks about the counter body kick.
Built tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Built is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Thiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yormomza Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago is looking to counter with a body kick.
Built staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Built.
Thiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Built misses.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.#T1#
Thiago avoids the body shot from Built.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built feints and then cracks Thiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thiago down.
Thiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Builts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Built throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Built throws a series of punches but Thiago avoids them all with ease.
Built throws a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Built throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Built saw that one coming.
Thiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Built punishes Thiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Built walks into a stiff left hand from Thiago.
Thiago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built throws out a powerful jab.
Thiago throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Thiago moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thiago moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
A lazy left from Thiago finds it's target.#CUT#
Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built.
Good shot there by Thiago.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.#T3#
Built scores with a leg kick.
Thiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Built moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
Built keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Built slips under a jab from Thiago.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Thiago is predictable there
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Thiago's head back.
Built plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago throws a leg kick but Built moved away.
Built looks to land a right hand but Thiago moved out of range.#T4#
Thiago connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Built takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
Built goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thiago misses the target.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thiago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yormomza Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Built has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yormomza Built!

Yormomza Built made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Pride FC 51     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Thiago takes one on the button.
Thiago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Bomb Bombs has been cut.
Bombs blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bombs.
Good work by Thiago as he checks the leg kick.
Thiago throwing a counter right hand but Bombs manages to avoid it.
Bombs connects with a looping right hand.
Bombs tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Bombs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bombs moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
Bombs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bombs throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Bombs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombs lands a body shot.
A jab from Bombs misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombs misses the shot to the body.
Thiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bombs has time to react.
Bombs moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
Bombs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Thiago sends Bombs crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thiago is motioning to the referee to let Bombs up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Bombs is rocked!
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bombs.
Bombs is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Bombs is holding his hands too far apart here. Thiago throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bombs is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Pride FC 44     
Date:   Sep 11, 2019
#R1#
Beddo is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Beddo slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Beddo misses the target.
Beddo backing away here, and Thiago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thiago misses with a right hand
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddo. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Beddo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Thiago there.
Beddo moves out of range as Thiago strikes.
Beddo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
Beddo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beddo counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo thumps Thiago with a low kick.
Beddo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Beddo misses its intended target.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Beddo throws a big counter combination but Thiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beddo throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago dodges the punch combination from Beddo.
Thiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Beddo. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Beddo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Beddo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddo checks a leg kick.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. Beddo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beddo checks it well.
Beddo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beddo lands a nice shot to the body.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beddo scores with a jab. Thiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Beddo.
Thiago throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago. #T2#
Beddo cracks Thiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Beddo.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Beddo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beddo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Thiago throws a hook but Beddo avoids it easily.#CL#
Beddo clinches.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beddo lands a nice knee to the body.
Thiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beddo looking to throw knees to the head but Thiago is blocking nicely.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo.
Beddo lands a nice shot to the body.
Beddo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thiago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beddo.
Thiago works on Beddo's body with a couple of short punches.
Beddo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thiago is defending well for now.#T3##BC2#
Thiago manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Beddo gets a clinch.
Beddo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thiago is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Beddo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Beddo letting Thiago take a breather here.
Thiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo tries a knee to the head but Thiago blocks it.
Beddo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beddo tries to land knees in the clinch but Thiago avoids the damage to the body.
Thiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddos head.
Beddo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thiago managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo.
Beddo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thiago is defending well.
Thiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beddo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Thiago lands a nice uppercut.
Thiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Beddo is breathing heavily.
Thiago is working Beddo over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thiago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thiago lands with a light punch inside.
Beddo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beddo or not.
Thiago lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
Thiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beddo throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beddo.
Thiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thiago works on Beddo's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thiago stuffs the takedown.
Thiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Beddo avoids the head kick by Thiago.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Beddo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
A big right from Thiago misses.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thiago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beddo misses with a combination
and Thiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Thiago lands a big head kick that sends Beddo tumbling to the mat! Thiago takes a step backwards and waves Beddo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Beddo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Philo Beddo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Beddo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
After winning the bout, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 42     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Thiago avoids it.
Thiago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rubenstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Rubenstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Rubenstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Rubenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago throws a leg kick
letting Rubenstein counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubenstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thiago slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Rubenstein moved away.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Rubenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thiago really felt that one!
Rubenstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago feints and then cracks Rubenstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubenstein down.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.#T1#
Rubenstein throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Rubenstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rubenstein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Rubenstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thiago tries to work over Rubenstein's front leg with a kick but Rubenstein checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubenstein! But no joy.
Rubenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago lands with a right hand.
Rubenstein takes one to the side of the head.
Thiago lunges at Rubenstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubenstein's hand.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Rubenstein staying out of range there.#T2#
Rubenstein throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Rubenstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Rubenstein's knee but Rubenstein avoids it well.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thiago throws a hook but Rubenstein avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook
and Rubenstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Rubenstein checks it
and Rubenstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubenstein misses with a hook.
Rubenstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thiago is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rubenstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thiago.
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Rubenstein throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rubenstein throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Thiago throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rubenstein to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Rubenstein lands a big uppercut and Thiago crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thiago looks OK. Rubenstein waves Thiago back to his feet!#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Rubenstein checks it
and Rubenstein counters with a huge right that knocks Thiago out cold! Rubenstein is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Pride FC 36     
Date:   Jul 28, 2019
#R1#
Dresden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Thiago cracks Dresden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Dresden misses.
Dresden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dresden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Thiago lands with an uppercut that bounces Dresden off the cage and back into range.
Dresden shoots in but Thiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakoj Dresden. 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.#TD#
Thiago tries to sprawl but Dresden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dresden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dresden not doing much here.
Dresden is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dresden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dresden in particular looking to stall.
Thiago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dresden wants to advance to full mount but Thiago doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dresden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dresden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dresden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
Dresden closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Dresden pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thiago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dresden.#T3#
Thiago walks into a straight right hand from Dresden.#TD#
Dresden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Dresden stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
Dresden distracts Thiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dresden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiago is keeping the position for now.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago is pulling down on Dresden's head. It's preventing any offense from Dresden, at least for the moment.#T4#
Dresden trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dresden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thiago - the referee stops the clock and Dresden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thiago. Dresden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dresden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Thiago tries to sprawl but Dresden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dresden is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago tries to roll over but Dresden keeps him under control.
Thiago controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lakoj Dresden dominated that round.
That's time! Dresden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Dresden. Dresden gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Dresden dives in and scores a takedown into Thiago's guard.
Dresden throwing strikes from guard but Thiago blocks nicely.
Thiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresden is one step ahead there.
Dresden trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lakoj Dresden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dresden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dresden drives through with a takedown into Thiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dresden wants to pass the guard but Thiago is keeping the position.
Thiago is pulling down on Dresden's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresden tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Dresden trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Dresden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Dresden postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Dresden scores with a nice strike.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dresden under the eye.
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Dresden avoids it.
Dresden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dresden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thiago raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dresden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dresden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thiago pinned against the cage. Thiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakoj Dresden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dresden closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Dresden pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dresden fails with the takedown
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thiago wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Thiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thiago lands the left hand.
Dresden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thiago defends well and Dresden ends up having to push Thiago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Thiago drops Dresden with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dresden looks back up at him and smiles so Thiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Dresden is rocked!
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lakoj Dresden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Thiago thumps Dresden with a low kick.
Dresden tries to clinch there but Thiago circles away.
Thiago cracks a nice hook into Dresden's ribs.
Dresden fails with the takedown
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD2#
Thiago lands a big right hand that sends Dresden crashing to the mat! Thiago stays standing though and waves Dresden back to his feet!
Oh Dresden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago throws an overhand right that drops Dresden like a sack of potatoes! Thiago dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Thiago!
After winning the bout, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 31     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Thiago throws a chopping leg kick but Orochi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orochi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orochi lands a jab.
Thiago lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orochi thuds his right hand into Thiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orochi scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Orochi works Thiago's body with a nice hook.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Thiago scores with the left hand. Orochi knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Thiago misses.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi sizes up Thiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Orochi with an uppercut!
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Orochi throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Orochi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thiago misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Thiago tries to move into range but Orochi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago takes one on the button.
Orochi moves out of range of the strikes.
Thiago takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi takes a swing at Thiago's ribcage but misses.
Thiago moves forwards but Orochi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Orochi.
A big left from Orochi misses.
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Thiago misses the jab.
A jab from Thiago finds it's way through Orochi's defenses.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Orochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Thiago takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thiago catches Orochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Orochi misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orochi tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orochi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Thiago finds it's way through Orochi's defenses.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orochi counters with a left to the body.
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Orochi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thiago! Orochi lets Thiago back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Orochi misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thiago is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thiago gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Orochi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi 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.

 

Event: Pride FC 27     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Thiago misses with a low kick as Gormsson jumps back.
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago throws a hook but Gormsson blocks it.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gormsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gormsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gormsson's sensitive parts.
Thiago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gormsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago lands a head shot.
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago throws a low kick but Gormsson moves out of range easily.
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gormsson tries to counter by clinching up but Thiago breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Thiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gormsson's head.
Thiago throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gormsson counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thiago misses with a left hand
enabling Gormsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Gormsson thuds a left hand into Thiago's body.
Gormsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thiago can pounce on him.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago tries a low kick but Gormsson avoids it.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Gormsson blocks a leg kick.
Gormsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gormsson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Thiago counter with a right hand.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Gormsson throws a combination. Thiago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gormsson looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Gormsson stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Jab from Thiago.
Thiago moves out of range as Gormsson strikes.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gormsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Thiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gormsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Thiago.
Thiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Gormsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
Gormsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Gormsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Gormsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gormsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Thiago there.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Thiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Gormsson.
Thiago misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gormsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thiago! Gormsson lets Thiago back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Thiago is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gormsson pounces like a tiger and cracks Thiago with a vicious hook! Thiago is down but not out! Gormsson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pride FC 23     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Thiago takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Thiago lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover.
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Perez misses.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Thiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thiago.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Thiago only half commits. #KD2#
Thiago cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thiago has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Perez to stand back up!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Thiago drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
Thiago cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thiago has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Perez to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez is looking to land body kicks.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thiago's sensitive parts.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Perez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thiago throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Perez blocks the leg kick.
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez counters with a left and a right that stings Thiago.
Nice cross by Perez.
Nice uppercut there from Thiago.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Thiago only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Perez looks for the body kick but Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Thiago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez slips under a jab.
Thiago walks into a left hand.
Perez throws a low kick but Thiago moves out of range easily. #T3#
Thiago blocks the body kick.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
Thiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Perez counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Thiago! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Perez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Perez!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Perez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Pride FC 20     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Ryan has been cut.
Thiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Thiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a counter high kick but Thiago was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Ryan leaves his chin hanging out and Thiago seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ryan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A very excited looking Thiago Thiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Pride FC 14     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Letter misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a good low kick that Letter was not able to check.
Letter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thiago staying out of range there.
Letter throws a lazy head kick
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Letter throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Letter - that will leave a mark!
Thiago cracks Letter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Letter scores with a head kick.
Letter throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
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!
Nice body kick from Thiago.
Letter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Letter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Letter does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jab from Letter.
Letter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Thiago slips under a jab.
Letter misses with a body kick.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Letter.
Thiago quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Letter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thiago 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.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Letter swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
A slow jab from Letter misses its intended target.
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Letter avoids it.
Letter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Letter scores with a body shot.
Letter misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letter. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Thiago lands a really nice looking cross but Letter seems unphased.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Letter.
A left lands for Letter.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Letter.
Letter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago lands a right hook to the body.
Letter throws a series of strikes that have Thiago backpedaling.
Thiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago misses with a hook.#T3#
Letter misses with a body shot.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Letter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Letter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Letter fails to land with a series of punches.
Letter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letter.
Thiago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Letter scores with a head kick. Thiago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Letter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thiago counters with a nice body shot.
Letter looks winded!
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Thiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Letter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thiago counters with a right hand from hell and Letter is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
After winning the bout, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 8     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Nilsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Nilsen misses with a straight left.
Thiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nilsen as he connects with a hook.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Nilsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thiago finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsen's head.
Nilsen missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Nilsen's knee but Nilsen avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Thiago finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nilsen defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago lands a nice shot that snaps Nilsen's head back.
Nilsen scores with a body shot.
A head kick from Thiago lands but Nilsen takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thiago at a distance.
Thiago throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
A cross from Thiago lands.#T2#
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Nilsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago swings widly with a right hand
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nilsen.
Nilsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Nilsen moves out of range and Thiago only half commits.
Thiago throws a one two combo.
A big right from Thiago misses.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilsen. That did some damage!
A jab from Nilsen misses.
As Nilsen backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen lands a head shot.
Thiago blocks a jab.#T3#
Thiago staying out of range there.
Nilsen lands with a shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nilsen cracks Thiago with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Nilsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilsen slips a straight right by Thiago.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thiago.
Nilsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
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!
Thiago misses the jab.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Nilsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Thiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thiago moves forwards but Nilsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thiago misses with a body punch
and Nilsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Nilsen ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Thiago.
Thiago blocks a jab.#KD2#
Nilsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thiago sprawling to the canvas! Thiago rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nilsen finish him?! #ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
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!
Nilsen dances in with a quick combination. Thiago is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nilsen snaps Thiago's head back. Thiago stumbles backwards against the cage. Nilsen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Thiago's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Thiago just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yacob Nilsen made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Pride FC 3     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Thiago scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Markus Drotske has been cut.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drotske looks winded!
Thiago cracks the inside of Drotske's front leg.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thiago lands with a nice body kick.
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drotske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Drotske does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Thiago drops Drotske with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drotske looks back up at him and smiles so Thiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drotske is out of range.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drotske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Thiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drotske if he has to take too many more of those.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.#KD#
Thiago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drotske sprawling to the canvas! Drotske rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thiago finish him?! #ROC#
Drotske is rocked!
Drotske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drotske is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago throws a head kick but Drotske moves out of range.
Drotske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thiago measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Drotske! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A relieved looking Thiago Thiago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AFC #41     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago connects with a looping right hand.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Thiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Halo gets the takedown into side control.
Thiago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halo connects with a decent elbow.
Thiago is not content to let Halo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a strike aimed at the side of Thiago's head but Thiago avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Thiago is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Halo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halo throws an elbow but Thiago slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo throws an elbow but Thiago slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thiago tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Halo looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
Thiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Halo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Halo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thiago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo looks to land a strike but Thiago avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thiago is trying to hold Halo in close to prevent damage but Halo has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Thiago defends it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Thiago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Thiago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Thiago!#REVR##SUB2#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thiago Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Thiago counters with a head kick that drops Halo to the mat! Halo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Halo is rocked!#TD2#
Halo gets a double leg takedown into Thiago's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Halo wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thiago passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kassius Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Thiago wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Thiago taking a breather here.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo throws a strike but Thiago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thiago controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #T4#
Thiago is controlling Halo's posture.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiago works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thiago, right into the meat.
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Halo's legs.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Halo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thiago did well to prevent Halo getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo thows a huge punch but Thiago dodges it nicely. #T1#
Halo is pressing down on Thiago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thiago is holding on for now.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Thiago is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thiago wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Thiago defends the submission attempt.
Halo is looking to stall here but Thiago recovers full guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard. #REVB#
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halo trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo passes Thiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halo throwing shots but Thiago is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Thiago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thiago. #SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thiago is now in Halo's guard. A big mistake from Halo there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassius Halo.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassius Halo!

Post fight, Kassius Halo stared into the camera and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

 

Event: ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve     
Date:   Jan 31, 2019
#R1#
Steve connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Steve lands a body shot.
Mark Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Thiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thiago lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thiago.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thiago is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a right hand.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago blocking some punches.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Thiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Steve.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow. #T3#
Steve blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago blocks a body shot from Steve.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Thiago tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Thiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Thiago scores with a kick to the body.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve with a hook.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.#CL2#
Steve clinches up with Thiago and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thiago blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms.
Thiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thiago misses with some punches.
Thiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Thiago circles away.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Thiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thiago cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Thiago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Thiago avoids the body shot from Steve.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thiago with a nice cross.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thiago.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thiago's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.#CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Thiago lands an uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thiago. #T2#
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
Thiago looking to stall.
Thiago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thiago blocks a body shot from Steve.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Thiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve misses with some punches. #T3#
Steve digs a right hand into Thiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thiago's gas tank.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago misses with some punches.
Thiago lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thiago misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve letting Thiago take a breather here.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thiago as the two fighters clinch.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve blocking some punches.
Thiago lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago misses with a punch to the body.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Thiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve working aggressively here.
A short right from Thiago on the inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago'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.
#R3#
Thiago looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thiago slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook.
Thiago quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thiago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thiago throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Thiago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Thiago shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
A short right from Thiago on the inside.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve. #T2#
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thiago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thiago lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Still in the clinch, Thiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a body shot.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Thiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Thiago misses.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Steve looks to land a right hand but Thiago moved out of range.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Thiago quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
As Steve backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steve looks for the body kick but Thiago saw that one coming.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
Thiago tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
A low kick from Steve misses
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thiago lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Steve misses.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a solid body kick.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steve throws a solid leg kick but Thiago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steve.
Thiago tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Thiago's head but Thiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Thiago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mark Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Steve looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Thiago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve with a jab.
Jab from Steve.
Thiago scores with a jab.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Steve.#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Oh Thiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Thiago's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Steve before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Steve thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: ABW 187 Perez - Thiago     
Date:   Jan 01, 2019
#R1#
Thiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
A big right from Perez misses.
Thiago lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Thiago throws a right hand that misses
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago cracks a nice hook into Perez's ribs.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago Thiago 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.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Thiago finds it's target.
Thiago fakes the leg kick and cracks Perez in the body. #T1#
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Thiago steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Perez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thiago. That one must have hurt.#KD2#
Thiago cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thiago has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Perez to stand back up!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Perez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thiago defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Thiago thows a body kick. Perez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Perez checks it
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thiago misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago cracks the inside of Perez's front leg. #T3#
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thiago swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Perez's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thiago tries to land a leg kick but Perez saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thiago.
Perez takes a swing at Thiago's ribcage but misses.
Thiago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thiago misses with a shot to the body
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thiago.
Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perez's knee momentarily.
Thiago cracks the inside of Perez's front leg. #T1#
Perez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thiago.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Thiago counters with a nice body shot.
Perez scores with a jab. Thiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thiago tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Thiago Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Thiago scores with a spinning back kick!
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thiago wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Perez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thiago throws a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Perez avoids the body shot from Thiago.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Thiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thiago with a hook.
Thiago misses with a body shot
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thiago has knocked Perez down with a huge combo! Thiago steps away and waves a wobbly Perez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Perez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Perez tries to work over Thiago's front leg with a kick but Thiago checks it.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Perez counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Thiago moves away from the strike by Perez.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.#CL2#
Thiago has managed to clinch.
Perez tries to break free but Thiago pushes him back against the cage.
Perez lands a right hand.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Thiago jumps guard and drags Perez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Thiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Thiago, not yet. #SU#
Perez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Perez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thiago just manages to avoid it.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thiago will feel that in the morning.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thiago defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Perez blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thiago steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Perez.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Thiago off the cage and back into range.
Perez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Thiago manages to avoid it.
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago throws a front kick that sends Perez stumbling back into the cage.
Perez thumps Thiago with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Thiago connects with a jab.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thiago scores with a body shot.
Thiago slips a straight right by Perez.
It seemed like Thiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Perez misses. #T1##KD2#
Thiago cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thiago finish him?
Thiago scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ABW 177 Matonen - Reynolds     
Date:   Nov 20, 2018
#R1#
Toten misses with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toten is out of range and Thiago settles back down.
Toten throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wolfhelm Toten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toten swings widly with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thiago misses with a hook
letting Toten counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Toten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Thiago clinches up with Toten and pushes him back against the cage.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thiago is trying to maintain a safe position but Toten gets an underhook and turns Thiago into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago tries to pull guard but Toten forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thiago scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Thiago breaks from the clinch.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Toten misses with a two punch combination.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toten manages to avoid it.
Good work by Toten as he checks the leg kick.
Thiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Toten circles away.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Toten moved away.
Toten misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Toten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toten connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Toten.
Toten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Toten misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago 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.
Thiago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Toten tries to clinch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Thiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thiago throws a lazy body kick
and Toten counters with a straight right hand.
Toten slips a jab from Thiago.
Thiago tries a low kick but Toten avoids it.
Toten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
Toten avoids a kick to the body.
Thiago throws a body punch but Toten moves out of range.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Toten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thiago under the eye.
Thiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thiago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thiago closes the distance but Toten moves to the side
and Toten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toten misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thiago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Toten.
Toten misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Toten looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Toten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thiago connects with a high kick.
Thiago drops Toten with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thiago follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ABW 167 Wolf - Belov     
Date:   Oct 16, 2018
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Thiago.
Krison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick from Thiago.
Thiago fakes the leg kick and cracks Krison in the body.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krison.
Krison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krison thows a leg kick but Thiago checks it
and Thiago counters with a solid body kick.
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Krison counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Krison - that landed with a thud.
Krison slows down the pace here.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Krison. #T1#
Krison tries a body shot but Thiago blocks it. #TD2#
Thiago decides to pull guard.
Krison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thiago is trying to keep Krison in close. #SUB2#
Thiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krison defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krison controls the pace.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krison controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thiago trying to control the position here.
Krison tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krison trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Thiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krison, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison.
Thiago cracks Krison with a nice body shot.
Krison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thiago takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krison.
Thiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krison working aggressively here.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison lands an uppercut.
Thiago lands a nice uppercut.
Krison scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Krison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Thiago blocks an uppercut.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Thiago blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Thiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krison's calf.
Krison throws a leg kick but Thiago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thiago throws a chopping leg kick but Krison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krison misses with a low kick as Thiago jumps back.
Krison moves out of range of the body kick.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krison slips a jab from Thiago.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Krison.
Thiago throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thiago throws a right hand that misses
and Krison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thiago thinking.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
Krison takes a swing at Thiago's ribcage but misses.
Krison avoids the head kick by Thiago.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Krison. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Thiago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thiago throws a low kick but Krison moves out of range easily.
Thiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
Krison is looking to counter punch.
Krison punishes Thiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Thiago delivers a nice body kick.
Thiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Krison's knee but Krison avoids it well.
It appears Krison was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the body from Krison misses
and Thiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Thiago misses.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Krison is looking to wear down Thiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thiago is looking to slow Krison down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thiago. That's going to slow Krison down.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Krison moves his leg out of the way.
Krison appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Thiago tries a low kick but Krison avoids it.
Krison quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Krison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thiago avoids a kick to the body.
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
Thiago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krison 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.
Thiago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Thiago lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krison throws a hook to the side of Thiago's head but Thiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Thiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Krison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison counters with a solid body kick.
Krison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thiago on the side of the head.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Krison avoids it.
Thiago scores with a head kick. #T4#
Thiago checks a low kick from Krison.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krison momentarily.
Nice jab there from Krison.
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!
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Thiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Thiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Thiago backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thiago lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thiago manages to avoid it.
Thiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
Thiago throws a solid leg kick but Krison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thiago.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Krison scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago scores with a hook.#T1#
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krison tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krison checks a leg kick.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
Krison misses with a wild combination.
Krison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thiago misses with a right hand
and Krison counters with a head kick.
Krison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thiago.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thiago throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Thiago lands a nice hook to Krison's body. Krison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krison misses with a leg kick.
Herb Krison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krison takes one on the button.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Krison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago scores with a decent looking hook.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Krison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thiago feints a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Krison.
Thiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krison at a distance.
Thiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Krison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
A counter left hand to the body from Krison misses its target.
Krison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Thiago avoids the body shot from Krison.
Krison avoids a kick to the body.
Krison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Thiago counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Krison backing away here, and Thiago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thiago catches Krison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krison works Thiago's body with a nice hook.
Krison throws a shot to the body.
Thiago Thiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thiago 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!

An out of breath Thiago Thiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ABW 161 Arendse - Pspic     
Date:   Sep 18, 2018
#R1#
Roberts throws a sloppy body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Thiago swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Thiago misses with a low kick as Roberts jumps back.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts. #CL2#
Roberts clinches with his opponent.
Thiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
As Thiago backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Thiago manages to avoid it all.
Thiago is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks. #T1#
Thiago takes one to the chin there.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Roberts. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Thiago avoids them all with ease.
Thiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Roberts throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
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!
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thiago.
Roberts catches Thiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thiago thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roberts finds it's way round the side to connect with Thiago's head.
Roberts misses with a hook
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago slips a straight right by Roberts.#T3##CL2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Thiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Roberts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Roberts blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Roberts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Thiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thiago lands an uppercut.
Roberts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thiago tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it. #BC2#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roberts.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts punishes Thiago's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Thiago scores with a nice body kick.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts lands a jab.
Wesley Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Thiago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Roberts. #T1#
Roberts misses with a hook to the body
and Thiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wesley Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Thiago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Roberts scores with a jab. Thiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thiago avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Thiago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Thiago slips under a jab from Roberts.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A big right from Roberts misses.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts throws a right hand that Thiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Thiago also avoids with ease.
Thiago is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thiago wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Roberts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thiago.
Good work by Thiago as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Roberts moves out of range and Thiago only half commits.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Thiago throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Jab from Roberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago scores with a body shot.
Roberts cracks Thiago with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Roberts 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#
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thiago throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts wants to counter with a clinch but Thiago pushes him away.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thiago manages to avoid it.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts misses with a double jab
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thiago.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
Thiago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Roberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberts.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thiago throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roberts throws a hook but Thiago blocks it.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Roberts thuds a left hand into Thiago's body.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thiago lands with a cross.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
Thiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thiago.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Thiago slips under a jab.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
Thiago lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Thiago throws a lazy body kick
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Thiago throwing a counter right hand but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Roberts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
Roberts misses with a body shot
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Nice body kick there by Thiago.#KD#
Thiago lands a big right hand that sends Roberts crashing to the mat! Thiago stays standing though and waves Roberts back to his feet!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Wesley Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
A big left from Thiago misses.
Roberts switches off momentarily and Thiago cracks him with a monster right hand! Roberts topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Thiago dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Thiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A very excited looking Thiago Thiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: ABW 152 Verygood - Brahms     
Date:   Aug 14, 2018
#R1#
Space takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thiago defending well as Space loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Space clinches up against the cage.
Space trying to land knees to the body.
Space can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action. #TD#
Space has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago is trying to keep an underhook but Space manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Space is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Space is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Space wants to control but Thiago is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thiago.#SUB#
Space has gone for a leg lock! Thiago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Space's guard.#REVB##T1#
Space looking to control.
Space is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Space is pulling down on Thiago's head to control his posture.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Space is keeping the position for now.
Space bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard. #REVR#
Space is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Space has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Thiago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Space wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving. #T2#
Space won't allow Thiago to sweep him here. #SUB#
Space drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thiago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thiago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thiago! #REVB#
Space is looking for a sweep.
Space gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thiago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Space holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Space is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thiago's back!#SUB#
Thiago showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Thiago controlling Space 's hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thiago defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Space's arms.
Thiago tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Space goes for an armbar but Thiago turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thiago.
Space is trying to keep Thiago in close.
Space wants to hit a switch here but Thiago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Space there! #T4#
Space is trying to escape the mount.
Space wants to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Space doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Kevin Space will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Space slips a jab and a cross from Thiago.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Space throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Space has been cut.
A big left from Space misses.
Space steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
No luck for Space with that takedown attempt.
Thiago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Space shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Space is looking to advance position but Thiago won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago is looking to control Space's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thiago avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Space is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thiago is just riding it out for now. Space eventually gives up the hold.
Space prevents Thiago from improving his position.
Space is stalling here. Thiago is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Space seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thiago has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Space being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Space's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Space holds on to Thiago's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kevin Space overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Space's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thiago is staying tight to Space's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Who's going to make the next move?
Space is trying to improve his position.
Space manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Thiago trying to control the action but Space is working from the bottom.
Space keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Space manages to get to full guard.
Space is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Space has Thiago pulled in close to control his posture.
Space continues to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Space jabs Thiago right on the nose. Thiago blinks but takes it well.
Space misses with a looping right.
Space throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Space gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Thiago counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Space throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thiago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Space is in Thiago's guard.
Space slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Space is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thiago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thiago has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Space will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Space's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Thiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Space, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Space thows a leg kick but Thiago checks it
and Thiago counters with a nice body kick.
Space goes for a double leg but Thiago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thiago continues to drive forward.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Space throws out the jab.
Thiago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Space misses with a hook
and Thiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Space closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thiago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Space is pressing down on Thiago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thiago is holding on for now. #SUB#
Thiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Space.
Space working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thiago's thigh. Thiago counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thiago holds on and takes a little breather.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Space not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Space wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Space is looking to pass into half guard but Thiago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thiago is in guard.#REVB#
Space looking to control.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Space is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thiago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Space is trying to keep Thiago in close.
Thiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thiago stopping the sweep attempt from Space.
Space wants to hit a switch here but Thiago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Space there! #T3#
Space is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kevin Space is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poor strikes thrown by Thiago there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Space tries to lock up and control but Thiago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thiago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thiago is looking to work his way around to Space's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thiago is trying to take his opponent's back.
Space is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Space has given up his back.
Space trying to control the hands but Thiago won't let him.
Space is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Space just trying to survive but Thiago is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago keeps control of the position easily here as Space tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Space's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Space has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Space!

Kevin Space decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ABW 145 Verygood - Penn     
Date:   Jul 17, 2018
#R1#
Bradman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thiago's calf.
Thiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradman missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago feints a counter leg kick.
Thiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Bradman saw that one coming.
Bradman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradman looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Don Bradman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradman throws out the jab.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradman backing away here, and Thiago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thiago slips under a jab from Bradman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Bradman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradman manages to avoid it.
Bradman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradman throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Thiago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Thiago cracks the inside of Bradman's front leg.
Bradman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradman throws a lazy head kick
and Thiago counters with a good, hard body kick but Bradman shrugs it off.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Thiago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bradman misses with a looping left.
Thiago counters with a body kick.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thiago throws a jab when Bradman was well out of range.
Bradman slips under a jab from Thiago.
Bradman throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Bradman.
Thiago moves out of range as Bradman strikes.
Bradman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Bradman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thiago throws a jab when Bradman was well out of range.
Thiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bradman rather than just go for the knockout.
Bradman misses with a left hand
and Thiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradman lands a glancing blow to the side of Thiago's head.#T2#
Bradman moves forwards but Thiago connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Bradman.
Thiago steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thiago!
Bradman looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Thiago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradman with a body shot.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Bradman off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thiago.
Bradman moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Thiago thuds his shin into the meat of Bradman's side.
Thiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradman throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Bradman misses with an uppercut
and Thiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradman throws out the jab.
Bradman throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
Thiago throws out a counter right but Bradman avoids it with no problem.
Thiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradman misses with a head kick. #T3#
Bradman misses with an uppercut.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Bradman moved away.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Bradman.
Thiago defending well as Bradman loads up on a big left hand.
Thiago replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bradman blocks it well.
Bradman misses with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Thiago lands the left hand.
Thiago throws a push kick but Bradman slaps the foot to one side.
Bradman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bradman misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses.
Thiago now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Bradman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thiago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradman with a body shot.
Bradman throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bradman throws a head kick that misses.
Bradman throws a head kick but Thiago moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Bradman is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Bradman is breathing heavily.
Thiago tries to clinch but Bradman moves out of range.
Bradman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Bradman moved away.
Thiago slips under a jab from Bradman.
Thiago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
Donk. Thiago catches Bradman right on the button with a cross.
Oh Bradman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bradman misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick.
Thiago shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bradman takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Thiago sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bradman bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ABW 140 Reign - Takano     
Date:   Jun 21, 2018
#R1#
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Thiago moves his leg out of the way.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Good shot there by Silva.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Silva misses with a hook.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thiago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a good, hard body kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Thiago counters with a nice body kick.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
Silva throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Thiago stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thiago at a distance.
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thiago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thiago, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Thiago fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Thiago throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Angry Birds War 131     
Date:   May 17, 2018
#R1#
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Uzo sees coming a mile off.
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Uzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Thiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thiago or not.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Uzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thiago is keeping busy.
Uzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Uzo lands a left hand.
Uzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Uzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay Uzo 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.
Uzo throws a chopping leg kick but Thiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been told by Uzo's head coaches at Fallen Angels that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Thiago clinches up with Uzo and pushes him back against the cage.
Thiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thiago misses with the head strike.
Uzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Thiago gets an underhook and turns Uzo into the cage.#T1#
Uzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Uzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thiago has him pressed against the cage.
Thiago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Uzo is keeping busy.
Uzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Uzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thiago has Uzo pressed against the cage, preventing Uzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Thiago.
Uzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uzo trying to control the position but instead, Thiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uzo into the cage.
Uzo lands a left hand.
Uzo takes a shot to the head.
Thiago controlling the action here for a moment.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Thiago cracks Uzo with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thiago.
Thiago tries to pull guard but Uzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thiago blocks a body shot from Uzo.
Uzo tries to circle away but Thiago has him pinned against the cage.
Uzo tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Uzo back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Uzo is trying to force a seperation but Thiago has the dominant position.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Uzo.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uzo backwards.
Uzo cracks Thiago with a nice body shot.#T3#
Uzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Uzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Uzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uzo looking to stall.
Thiago working Uzo over with knees to the body.
Thiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Uzo.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Uzo.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago lands with a light punch inside.
Uzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uzo's elbow.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Uzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Uzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uzo checks it well.
Uzo connects with a right hand. Thiago shakes it off.
Thiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Uzo is predictable there
and Thiago counters with a nice leg kick.
Uzo blocks a leg kick.
Thiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thiago is able to avoid easily.
And Thiago responds with a good body kick, but Uzo manages to step out the way in time.
Uzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Uzo avoids it.
Thiago throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Uzo moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Uzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thiago.
Thiago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uzo throws out a leg kick but Thiago moves out of range and Uzo only half commits.
Uzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Uzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uzo.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uzo.
Uzo misses with an uppercut.
Thiago flicks out a counter leg kick but Uzo steps away.
Uzo misses the shot to the body.
Thiago feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago connects with a crisp jab.
Thiago staying out of range there.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzo moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
An inside leg kick from Thiago misses. #T1#
Uzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Uzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thiago Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uzo connects with a body shot.
Uzo scores with a hook to the body. Thiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Uzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzo.#CL2#
Thiago moves into the clinch.
Thiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzo blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Uzo.
Uzo lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzo blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago Thiago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Uzo.
Uzo misses with a body punch. #T2#
Thiago misses with the head strike.
Thiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uzo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzo.
Uzo prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Uzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thiago looking to stall.
Uzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uzo has Thiago pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Thiago as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Thiago tries to pull guard but Uzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Thiago drops back down to his feet. #T3#
A short uppercut from Uzo.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uzo blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Uzo is trying to stall.
Uzo avoiding damage.
Uzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thiago tries to pull guard but Uzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Thiago drops back down to his feet.
Thiago tries to work over Uzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiago misses with some punches.
Thiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzo is defending well for now.#T4#
Uzo tries to break free but Thiago pushes him back against the cage.
Uzo stalling against the cage.
Uzo has Thiago pressed against the cage.
Thiago gets through Uzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thiago is trying to pull guard but Uzo has him pressed against the cage.
Jay Uzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Thiago.
Uzo stalling the fight.
Thiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uzo is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Uzo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Uzo.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uzo is out of range.
Uzo ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
Thiago slips under a jab from Uzo.
Thiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Uzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uzo scores with a jab.
Uzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thiago counters with a nice leg kick.
Uzo misses with an uppercut
and Thiago counters with a low kick, right behind Uzo 's knee.
Uzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Uzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD#
Uzo lands a left and a right that send Thiago crashing to the mat, dazed. Uzo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Thiago is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzo.
Uzo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thiago connects with a looping right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uzo.
A good leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Uzo loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
Uzo misses with a hook.
Thiago counters with a body kick.
Uzo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thiago eats them both and turns towards Uzo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzo finish him?
That kick from Thiago tenderised Uzo's leg. Uzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Uzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Uzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thiago checks a leg kick.
Uzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thiago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uzo throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago tries to counter with a clinch but Uzo shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Uzo misses with an uppercut.
Thiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Thiago's head.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thiago cracks Uzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uzo missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uzo.
Nice cross by Thiago.
Uzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Uzo takes one on the button.
Uzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Uzo misses with a hook. Thiago ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thiago! But no joy.
Uzo misses with a body punch
and Thiago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Uzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
Nice jab there from Uzo.
Thiago lands an overhand right.
Uzo cracks Thiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thiago slips under a jab.
Thiago punishes Uzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago tries to land a body kick
and Uzo counters with a three punch combo that has Thiago backing up. Thiago nods at Uzo to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uzo throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago cracks the inside of Uzo's front leg.
Thiago thuds his shin into the meat of Uzo's side.
Uzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uzo throws a leg kick but Thiago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Uzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thiago on the side of the head.
Uzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Thiago responds with a good body kick, but Uzo manages to step out the way in time.
Thiago lands a nice hook to Uzo's body. Uzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Thiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Uzo loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Uzo.
I think Uzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Uzo!

Jay Uzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez     
Date:   Apr 19, 2018
#R1#
Thiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago connects with a single shot there.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiago jabs at Minasian's body.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Thiago throws a leg kick which misses Minasian's front leg but catches the back leg as Minasian tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Minasian misses the target.
Minasian throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Minasian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minasian moves out of range as Thiago throws a body kick.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minasian.
Minasian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minasian. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Thiago throws a push kick but Minasian slaps the foot to one side.
Minasian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Minasian.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body. Minasian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Minasian saw that one coming.
Minasian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Minasian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Thiago slams his shin into Minasian's torso.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minasian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Minasian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minasian blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Minasian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Minasian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thiago on the side of the head.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minasian's sensitive parts.
Minasian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Minasian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Minasian misses the body punch #CL#
and Thiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minasian swings wildly with an uppercut but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Minasian.
Minasian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thiago digs a right hand underneath Minasian's ribcage. Minasian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Minasian is trying to break the clinch but Thiago is controlling him.
Minasian misses with a body punch.
Minasian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minasian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minasian lands with a right to the head.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Minasian controls his hands.
Minasian tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minasian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiago has Minasian pressed against the cage, preventing Minasian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Minasian.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to work over Minasian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago lands an uppercut.
Minasian misses with some punches.
Minasian tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago lands a body punch.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Minasian.
Thiago blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minasian.
Minasian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Minasian struggles to land a body shot inside as Thiago controls his hands.
Thiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minasian misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Minasian is trying to break free.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Minasian avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
Minasian throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago. #T4#
Minasian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Minasian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thiago working aggressively here.
Minasian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minasian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Minasian controls his hands.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Minasian.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Minasian.
A short uppercut from Thiago.
Minasian blocking some punches.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Minasian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Minasian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago stalling. #TD#
Thiago pulls Minasian into guard. #SU2#
Minasian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
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 Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thiago tries to clinch there but Minasian circles away.
Thiago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Minasian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minasian missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Thiago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thiago connects with a looping right hand.
Minasian throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Minasian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thiago drops his hands momentarily and Minasian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minasian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago motions for Minasian to come forward. Thiago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minasian misses the shot to the body.
Thiago thumps Minasian with a low kick.#T1#
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Minasian throws out a leg kick but Thiago moves out of range and Minasian only half commits.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Minasian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minasian throws a head kick that half lands.
Minasian misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minasian.
Thiago misses with a body shot
and Minasian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minasian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thiago scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab.
Minasian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thiago tries to clinch but Minasian moves out of range.
Thiago blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Minasian.
Thiago throws a front kick that sends Minasian stumbling back into the cage.
Thiago moves out of range of the body kick.
Minasian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Minasian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thiago. Thiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thiago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minasian throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Minasian moves forwards but Thiago connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thiago lunges at Minasian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minasian's hand.
Minasian misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Thiago throws a body punch but Minasian moves out of range.
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Minasian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago takes a swing at Minasian's ribcage but misses.
Thiago is looking to wear down Minasian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Minasian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.
A big left from Thiago misses. #T4#
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minasian! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Minasian!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago scores with a spinning back kick!
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Minasian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Minasian moves out of range of the body kick.
Minasian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Minasian throws out a leg kick but Thiago moves out of range and Minasian only half commits.
Minasian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thiago moves forwards but Minasian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Minasian.
Minasian looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Minasian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiago checks the leg kick.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Minasian checks it.
Minasian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thiago lands a nice looking body kick.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
And Minasian responds with a good body kick, but Thiago manages to step out the way in time.
Minasian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thiago.
Thiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago throws a low kick but Minasian avoids it.
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minasian checks it well.
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago slips under a jab from Minasian.
Minasian throws a series of punches but Thiago moves out of range.
Minasian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Minasian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Minasian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Thiago walks into a left hand.
Minasian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minasian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thiago fakes the leg kick and cracks Minasian in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Thiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minasian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minasian.
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Minasian off balance momentarily.
Thiago clobbers Minasian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
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!
Minasian blocks the body kick.
Thiago delivers a nice body kick.
Minasian blocks a low kick nicely.
Thiago swings for the body but Minasian moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Minasian misses.
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Minasian counters with a stiff right hand.
Minasian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thiago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Minasian.
Minasian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minasian looks to land a body kick but Thiago moved away.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minasian tries to land a front kick but Thiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minasian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Minasian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Minasian.
Minasian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Minasian misses.
Minasian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Minasian misses with a looping right.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Minasian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Minasian sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Minasian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thiago tries to work over Minasian's front leg with a kick but Minasian checks it.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Minasian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Minasian moves out of range of the strikes.
Minasian counters with a body kick.
Minasian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Minasian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago counters with a leg kick.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Minasian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minasian cracks Thiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Minasian moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Thiago thumps Minasian with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Minasian checks a leg kick.
Thiago lands with a good body shot.
Thiago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minasian's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thiago 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!

During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ABW 114     
Date:   Mar 15, 2018
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Thiago slips under a jab from Silva.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thiago connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Thiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scores with a jab. Thiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Thiago.
Thiago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab. #KD2#
Silva lands a big right hand that sends Thiago crashing to the mat! Silva stays standing though and waves Thiago back to his feet!#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
Thiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Thiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.#T2#
Thiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thiago, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Thiago lands with a shot to the body.
Silva moves out of range as Thiago throws a body kick.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Thiago lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Thiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thiago scores with a push kick.
Thiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thiago tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Thiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thiago - that will leave a mark! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thiago scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
Thiago lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Thiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tries to move into range but Thiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thiago lands a body shot. #CL#
Thiago moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Thiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Thiago connects with a single shot there.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thiago throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago motions for Silva to come forward. Thiago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thiago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Thiago gets a clinch.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva tries to circle away but Thiago has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Thiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Thiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thiago scrambles back to his feet.
Thiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Thiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Thiago throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thiago throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thiago.
Silva throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Thiago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
It looks like Thiago has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thiago connects with a body shot.
Jab by Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Thiago avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Thiago misses.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva checks a leg kick.
A big right from Silva misses.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing. #T4#
Thiago slips under a jab from Silva.
Decent striking displayed by Thiago there.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago counters with a nice body kick.
Thiago misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thiago explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thiago with a body shot.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva checks a low kick from Thiago.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva scores with a jab.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thiago with a body shot.#T1#
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thiago.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thiago takes one to the side of the head.
Thiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Silva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thiago sprawling to the canvas! Thiago rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silva finish him?!
Oh Thiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Thiago counters by clinching up.
Thiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Thiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch. #T2#
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Thiago. Thiago maintains the clinch.
Silva wants to break free but Thiago has control.
Thiago avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Silva lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Silva's legs. #T3#
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva checks a low kick from Thiago.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thiago cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
A big right from Silva misses.
Thiago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva lands a head shot.#T4#
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thiago connects with the punch.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Cyborg Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thiago doesn't seem phased though.
Silva swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva cracks Thiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thiago Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Thiago's leg but Thiago calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyborg Silva.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!

Thiago Thiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy     
Date:   Feb 08, 2018
#R1#
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Space.
Thiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thiago misses the jab.
Space changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thiago tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Space counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Space moves into full mount! Thiago won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Space jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thiago is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thiago and Space has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thiago wants to control but Space postures up.#T1##SUB#
Space tries for a kimura but Thiago is defending well.
Space with the ground and pound but Thiago regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Space is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thiago is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Space!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Space thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski     
Date:   Jan 16, 2018
#R1#
Tuminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuminen.
Nice body punch from Tuminen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tuminen checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tuminen. #CUT#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Tuminen scores with a head kick.
Tuminen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thiago! But no joy.
Tuminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuminen is out of range.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tuminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tuminen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tuminen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tuminen tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thiago. That's going to slow Tuminen down.
Thiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thiago connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Tuminen forces Thiago back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Tuminen tries to land knees in the clinch but Thiago avoids the damage to the body.
Tuminen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thiago.
A short left from Thiago.
Thiago lands a left hand.
Thiago managing to block the knees to the body from Tuminen.
Thiago scores with a shoulder strike.
Thiago blocks an uppercut.
Tuminen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thiago avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thiago.
Thiago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thiago tries to work over Tuminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuminen misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago stalls.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Tuminen avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
Tuminen tries to land knees in the clinch but Thiago avoids the damage to the body.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Thiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuminen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thiago is defending well for now.
Thiago lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Tuminen is rocked!
Thiago scores with a shot to the side of Tuminen's head.
Oh Tuminen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tuminen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thiago is unloading with more strikes now! Tuminen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Thiago!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ABW 88 Tektas - O'Byrne     
Date:   Dec 12, 2017
#R1#
Joestar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago throws a chopping leg kick but Joestar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joestar jabs at Thiago's body.
A lazy body kick from Thiago
and Joestar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joestar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thiago tries to move into range but Joestar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar moves in looking to clinch but Thiago pushes him off.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Joestar off balance momentarily.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thiago clobbers Joestar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joestar scores with a one two! Thiago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thiago connects with the punch.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Joestar tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Joestar is looking for the big counter here.
Joestar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thiago's hands.#CL2#
Joestar closes the distance and clinches.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Joestar.
Thiago blocks a body shot from Joestar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Thiago tries to work over Joestar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Thiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Joestar avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage. #T2#
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Joestar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Joestar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thiago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joestar can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Joestar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Thiago.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar. #BC#
Thiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thiago. That's going to slow Joestar down.
Thiago throws a push kick but Joestar slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar throws a shot to the body.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Joestar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joestar with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Thiago misses.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Joestar moves into the clinch.
Joestar working aggressively here.
Joestar lands a nice shot to the body.
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Joestar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Joestar is leaning against Thiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Joestar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Joestar avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozen Joestar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Joestar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joestar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joestar checks a low kick from Thiago.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Thiago.
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thiago throws a head kick but Joestar moves out of range.
It seemed like Joestar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joestar throws a combination that misses
and Thiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago throws a head kick but Joestar moves out of range.
Jab from Thiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar scores with a sloppy right hand. Thiago should have avoided that one.
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Joestar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joestar tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Joestar misses the target. #T1#
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Joestar's knee but Joestar avoids it well.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago lands a jab to Joestar's midsection.
Jozen Joestar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Thiago darts in and clinches Joestar up against the cage.
Thiago tries to work over Joestar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Joestar controls his hands.
Joestar can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Thiago trying to control the position but instead, Joestar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thiago into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joestar.
Joestar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joestar lands with a right to the head.
Joestar lands with a left to the head.
Joestar can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action. #T2#
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar digs a right hand underneath Thiago's ribcage. Thiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thiago gets through Joestar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joestar tries a body shot but Thiago blocks it.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Joestar.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Joestar avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
Thiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Thiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joestar working aggressively here.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Joestar.
Thiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joestar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thiago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joestar is keeping busy.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Joestar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago leaning against his opponent.
Joestar lands with a right to the head.
Thiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Joestar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joestar's elbow. #T4#
Joestar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joestar's elbow.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jozen Joestar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joestar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joestar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago trying to land knees to the body.
Thiago lands a left hand.
Thiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Thiago fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Thiago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joestar uses from the top position.
Joestar looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Joestar tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joestar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thiago counters with a body kick that stops Joestar in his tracks momentarily.
Joestar misses with a double jab.
Joestar misses the shot to the body.
Joestar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joestar manages to avoid it.
Joestar scores with a body shot.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joestar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Joestar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.#T1#
Joestar cracks Thiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joestar misses with a few strikes there.
Joestar checks a leg kick.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joestar blocks the body kick.
Joestar throws a shot to the body.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Joestar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joestar avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar jabs at Thiago's body.
Thiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Joestar catches Thiago right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Joestar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joestar scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Joestar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joestar moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Joestar connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thiago throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joestar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joestar misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thiago misses with a looping left.#T3#
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thiago throws a low kick but Joestar moves out of range easily.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joestar scores with a body shot.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Joestar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thiago avoids the head kick by Joestar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joestar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joestar throws a shot to the body.
Joestar lands a jab to the head.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Joestar checks it
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joestar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joestar.
Joestar throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
Joestar doesn't manage to clinch there - Thiago circles away.
Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thiago.#CL2#
Joestar forces Thiago back against the cage and clinches.
Thiago tries to work over Joestar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joestar smiles and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thiago.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozen Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joestar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozen Joestar!

Jozen Joestar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon     
Date:   Nov 14, 2017
#R1#
Distacio Jr avoids the body shot from Thiago.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Distacio Jr checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Distacio Jr misses the target.
Thiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Distacio Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Distacio Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thiago finds it's way round the side to connect with Distacio Jr's head.
Thiago slips a jab from Distacio Jr.
Thiago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Distacio Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago throws a low kick, looking for Distacio Jr's leg but Distacio Jr calmly moves out of range.
Distacio Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Distacio Jr takes a swing at Thiago's ribcage but misses.
Distacio Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distacio Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Distacio Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Distacio Jr. That did some damage!
Distacio Jr scores with a leg kick.
Distacio Jr tries to land a body kick
and Thiago counters with a leg kick.
Distacio Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
Distacio Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thiago.
Thiago moves out of range of the body kick from Distacio Jr.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distacio Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distacio Jr wants to clinch.#T2#
Distacio Jr wants to land a leg kick but Thiago is out of range.
Distacio Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Distacio Jr lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Distacio Jr.
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Distacio Jr eats them both and turns towards Thiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Distacio Jr has been cut.
Thiago thows a leg kick but Distacio Jr checks it
and Distacio Jr counters with a left to the body.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Distacio Jr.
Thiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Distacio Jr has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
Thiago misses with the head strike.
Thiago just leaning against Distacio Jr, taking a breather. #T3#
Distacio Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thiago misses with some punches.
Distacio Jr lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Distacio Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distacio Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thiago.
A shot in the inside from Distacio Jr.
Thiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to circle away but Distacio Jr has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
Thiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Thiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Distacio Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thiago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Distacio Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Distacio Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Distacio Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thiago looks winded!
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but Thiago blocks it.
Distacio Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Distacio Jr missing with knees to the body.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distacio Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
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 Harry Distacio Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Thiago thumps Distacio Jr with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Thiago.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Distacio Jr's leg. Distacio Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Distacio Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thiago manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Distacio Jr.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. Distacio Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Distacio Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Distacio Jr tried to score with a low kick but Thiago checks it.
Thiago wants to slow Distacio Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Distacio Jr. #T1#
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Distacio Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Distacio Jr saw that one coming.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Distacio Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thiago misses the target.
A head kick misses from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Distacio Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Distacio Jr checks it.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.#CL#
Distacio Jr pushes Thiago up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Distacio Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thiago blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio Jr works on Thiago's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thiago.
Distacio Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thiago avoiding damage as Distacio Jr throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio Jr blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Distacio Jr drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Distacio Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thiago defends well.#SUB#
Distacio Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Distacio Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Distacio Jr, not yet.
Distacio Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thiago has passed into side control.
Distacio Jr tries to buck Thiago off but Thiago is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Distacio Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Thiago moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Distacio Jr tries to buck Thiago off but Thiago is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Distacio Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Thiago gets tackled into the cage by Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr maintains the clinch.
Thiago trying to land knees to the body.
Thiago misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thiago.
Distacio Jr blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thiago as the two fighters clinch.
Distacio Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Distacio Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago tries to work over Distacio Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distacio Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Distacio Jr prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Distacio Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Thiago is blocking nicely.
Thiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Distacio Jr backwards. #T1#
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Distacio Jr prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee strike.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Thiago on the inside.
Thiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Distacio Jr.
Thiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Distacio Jr controls his hands.
Thiago lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Distacio Jr.
Thiago misses with an elbow strike.
Thiago stalls.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Thiago misses with the head strike.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee strike.
Thiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Distacio Jr backwards.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Distacio Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Distacio Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thiago is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago working aggressively here.
Thiago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Distacio Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Distacio Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio Jr.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distacio Jr's elbow. #T3#
Distacio Jr blocks an uppercut.
Distacio Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but Thiago blocks it.
Distacio Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Distacio Jr controls the action.
Thiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Distacio Jr backwards.
Distacio Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Distacio Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harry Distacio Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Distacio Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Thiago lands a left hand.
Distacio Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thiago is defending well for now.
Distacio Jr misses with the head strike.
Thiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Distacio Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thiago blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Thiago blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thiago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Thiago.
Thiago misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Distacio Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio Jr!

An out of breath Harry Distacio Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab     
Date:   Oct 12, 2017
#R1#
Thiago connects with a leg kick. Cenabre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thiago punishes Cenabre's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thiago lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cenabre takes a step back to recover.
Cenabre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thiago.
A little jabbing left from Thiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cenabre misses with a body shot
and Thiago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thiago lands a body shot.
Cenabre misses with an uppercut.
Cenabre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Thiago lands a big right hand that sends Cenabre crashing to the mat! Thiago stays standing though and waves Cenabre back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Johniel Cenabre has been cut.#KD2#
Thiago drops Cenabre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cenabre looks back up at him and smiles so Thiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Cenabre is rocked!
Thiago cracks the inside of Cenabre's front leg.
Oh Cenabre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cenabre walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cenabre limp body while Thiago jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 2528 p4p, 361 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5746 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thiago Thiago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.




193 cm
21 yrs
215 lbs



206 cm
28 yrs
241 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Thiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Khalidov rushes Thiago and presses him up against the cage.
Khalidov gets underhooks to prevent Thiago's takedown attempt.

Khalidov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago is trying to keep an underhook but Khalidov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thiago (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov controlling the pace.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thiago is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov prevents Thiago from improving his position.
Thiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov controlling the pace.
Thiago is looking to improve his position.
Thiago manages to get to full guard.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiago is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov controlling from the top position.
Thiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is really struggling to control Khalidov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.
Khalidov forces his way into half guard.
Thiago controlling the position for now.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Thiago is trying to control but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thiago is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thiago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Thiago tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thiago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khalidov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khalidov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thiago (4) vs (2) Khalidov

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control but not successfully.
Khalidov wants to escape the position.
Thiago controls the action.
Khalidov wants to control his opponent's hands but Thiago gets his hands free.
Khalidov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thiago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Khalidov tries to break free.
Thiago is not going to allow Khalidov to sit and survive in this position.
Thiago has good solid back control here.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Thiago just sinks the hooks in.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thiago has the hooks in. Khalidov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Khalidov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thiago's guard. Nice work there by Khalidov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thiago (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Thiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thiago wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khalidov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thiago is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Thiago is controlling Khalidov's posture.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thiago pulls Khalidov in close to his closed guard and prevents Khalidov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Khalidov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Khalidov wins on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 2518 p4p, 358 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 22373 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




193 cm
21 yrs
215 lbs



196 cm
20 yrs
285 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Thiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lopez darts in and clinches Thiago up against the cage.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thiago Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mijain Lopez.

Lopez pulls Thiago into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez is pulling down on Thiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Thiago, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Thiago has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thiago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Thiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez is staying active underneath Thiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez trying to control but Thiago postures up.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thiago looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is controlling Thiago's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Thiago is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez is pulling down on Thiago's head to control his posture.
Thiago is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Thiago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopez tries to roll over but Thiago keeps him under control.
Thiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thiago (3) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Thiago wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working away.
Thiago tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lopez's legs.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Thiago has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Thiago (5) vs (0) Lopez
Thiago avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Lopez tries to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thiago content just to control the position here.
Lopez is looking to get to half guard.
Lopez regains half guard.
Thiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thiago passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thiago (8) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thiago wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Thiago's attempts to control the action.
Thiago avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Thiago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thiago tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thiago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Lopez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Thiago wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Thiago Thiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 2521 p4p, 360 weight class) and DJ Augustus (ranked 23155 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Thiago had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




193 cm
21 yrs
215 lbs



187 cm
21 yrs
192 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Thiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Augustus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thiago (0) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiago is keeping the position for now.
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
Augustus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Augustus controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Augustus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augustus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago managing to control the position.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Augustus looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thiago (2) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Augustus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago is really struggling to control Augustus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Augustus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is trying to keep Thiago in close.
Thiago is stalling in the full guard.
Thiago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus trying to control the position here.
Thiago is pushing down on Augustus 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augustus is fighting to maintain full guard but Thiago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thiago prevents Augustus from improving his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thiago frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thiago (5) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus working to try and regain half guard.
Thiago controlling from the full mount.
Augustus tries to hold on but Thiago postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thiago looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Augustus tries to hold on but Thiago postures up.
Thiago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Augustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thiago controlling his opponent.
Thiago trying to control but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Augustus tries to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Thiago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Augustus wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
Thiago avoids the attempt from Augustus to control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thiago controlling the pace for now.
Thiago prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.
Augustus wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Thiago looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augustus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling from the full mount.
Augustus is working to get back to half guard.
Augustus tries to hold on but Thiago postures up.
Thiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Augustus controls the position.
Thiago avoids the attempt from Augustus to control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Augustus wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Thiago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thiago tries to control but Augustus wriggling away.

Thiago goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Augustus turns into him and now he's in Thiago's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thiago (5) vs (4) Augustus
Augustus wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Augustus is still trying to improve position.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thiago (7) vs (4) Augustus
Augustus trying to control here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling the action here.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Thiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thiago wants to pass to mount but Augustus is defending the position.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Augustus wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Augustus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thiago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Augustus 's guard.
Augustus won't allow Thiago to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus has his hands clasped together around Thiago's back. He's all about the action.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Thiago Thiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 04, 2017
#R1#
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Connor sees coming a mile off.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Connor tries to clinch
and Thiago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thiago.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Connor under the eye.#KD#
Thiago lands a big right hand that sends Connor crashing to the mat! Thiago stays standing though and waves Connor back to his feet!#ROC#
Connor is rocked!
A good leg kick by Thiago.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connor. That did some damage!#T1#
Thiago lands a front kick.
Connor looks winded!
Thiago sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Connor's defenses. It connects perfectly with Connor's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A very excited looking Thiago Thiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Carnage 46     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tim Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago jabs at Holmes's body.
Thiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Holmes.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that Thiago sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmes is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Holmes lands a body shot.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes avoiding damage.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Thiago has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thiago back to the cage. Holmes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thiago.
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Holmes. #T3#
Thiago gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes counters with a left and a right that stings Thiago.
Holmes scores with a push kick.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Thiago circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Thiago misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Thiago is blocking nicely. #T4#
Nice body punch from Thiago.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Thiago shrugs off.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Thiago avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holmes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Thiago has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
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 Tim Holmes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago throws a big counter head kick but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Thiago throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Holmes counters with a crisp one two that drops Thiago! Holmes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thiago to his feet! Thiago is in big trouble!#ROC#
Thiago is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Thiago Thiago's cut even more.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
Thiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Thiago lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holmes takes a step back to recover.
Thiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Thiago misses with a body kick.#CL#
Holmes moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes being controlled against the cage.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Tim Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Thiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes prevents Thiago from breaking the clinch.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thiago is trying to break free.
Thiago is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Thiago blocks with his arms.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Thiago tries to tie him up.
Thiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes up against the cage.#BC#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago misses with the body kick
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Thiago throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes throws a big counter combination but Thiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
Holmes tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holmes.
Holmes stalks Thiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thiago's face. Thiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Thiago backing up. Thiago nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#
The cut above Thiago Thiago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tim Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes. #T4#
Holmes tries to clinch
and Thiago counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thiago.
Thiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes rather than just go for the knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Holmes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes is looking for a counter combo.
Thiago feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Holmes saw that one coming.
Holmes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holmes moves out of range of the body kick.
Holmes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thiago just manages to avoid it.
Holmes checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
Thiago lands a left hand.
Thiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Thiago misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmes.
Thiago gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thiago lands with a right to the head.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes. #BC#
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thiago. That's going to slow Holmes down.
Thiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thiago Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Thiago circles away.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Thiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmes doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes avoids a kick to the body.
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Holmes counters with a crisp one two that drops Thiago! Holmes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thiago to his feet! Thiago is in big trouble!
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
Thiago effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thiago.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes looking to stall.
Holmes stalls.
Thiago avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Thiago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Thiago looking to stall.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago delivers a nice body kick.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Holmes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!

Thiago Thiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 15, 2017
#R1#
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Boothe avoids it.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Thiago connects with the punch.
Boothe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago scores with a spinning back kick!
Thiago lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boothe checks it well.
Thiago throws a push kick but Boothe slaps the foot to one side.
Thiago Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boothe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Thiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boothe's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boothe's sensitive parts.
Thiago pushes Boothe away with a front kick.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago cracks the inside of Boothe's front leg.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Boothe checks a leg kick.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thiago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Boothe avoids a kick to the body.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Boothe takes one to the side of the head.
Boothe checks the leg kick.#T3#
Boothe moves out of range of the body kick.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Boothe as he checks the leg kick.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago throws a low kick, looking for Boothe's leg but Boothe calmly moves out of range.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boothe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Boothe moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
A leg kick checked by Boothe.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boothe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boothe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Boothe moves out of range of the body kick.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Boothe sees coming a mile off.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Thiago throws a push kick but Boothe slaps the foot to one side.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Boothe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Thiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Boothe off balance momentarily.
Boothe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boothe moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Boothe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Thiago scores with a kick to the body.
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Boothe is out of range.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Boothe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
Thiago thows a body kick. Boothe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Thiago throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boothe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boothe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thiago. That one must have hurt.
Thiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boothe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Thiago looks for the body kick but Boothe saw that one coming.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Boothe's knee but Boothe avoids it well.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thiago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boothe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boothe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thiago.
Boothe moves out of range of the body kick.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thiago swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thiago.#T2#
Thiago throws a nice head kick!
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boothe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Boothe's leg. Boothe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago throws a low kick, looking for Boothe's leg but Boothe calmly moves out of range.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Boothe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago. #T3#
Thiago throws a jab when Boothe was well out of range.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boothe checks a leg kick nicely.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boothe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thiago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Thiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away.
Boothe avoids a kick to the body.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Thiago scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Thiago throws a leg kick but Boothe checks it.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago thumps Boothe with a low kick.
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boothe was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Boothe checks a leg kick nicely.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Boothe's legs.
And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Thiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Boothe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
Thiago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Boothe is out of range.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Boothe sees coming a mile off.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boothe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boothe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thiago has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Boothe moves his leg out of the way.
Thiago wants to slow Boothe down by chopping away at his legs.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Thiago throws a push kick but Boothe slaps the foot to one side.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boothe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thiago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boothe.
Thiago scores with a head kick.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Boothe's knee but Boothe avoids it well.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boothe checks it well.
Thiago tries to land a leg kick but Boothe saw it coming and moves away.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thiago!
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boothe avoids a kick to the body.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thiago throws a push kick but Boothe slaps the foot to one side.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thiago wants to slow Boothe down by chopping away at his legs.
Thiago scores with a nice body kick.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Boothe moved away.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Thiago throws a front kick that sends Boothe stumbling back into the cage.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas Boothe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago throws a low kick but Boothe avoids it.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thiago throws a push kick but Boothe slaps the foot to one side.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Boothe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thiago defends it well.
Thiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thiago feints and then cracks Boothe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boothe down.
Thiago tests Boothe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Thiago cracks the inside of Boothe's front leg.
Boothe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Thiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thiago 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!

Our winner, Thiago Thiago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

 
 
 
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