Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PF25 Ky Jr v Huhrera
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Immanuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Immanuel looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Immanuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Immanuel throws a solid leg kick but Thunder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Immanuel.
Immanuel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Immanuel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thunder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Apple Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Immanuel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Immanuel looking to finish with strikes here!
Immanuel landing punches. #T1#
Immanuel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Immanuel lands with some strikes.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Immanuel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Immanuel dominating with strikes here.
Immanuel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Immanuel breaks from Thunder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Immanuel landing shots from mount.
Immanuel with shots to the head and body - Thunder looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Immanuel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Immanuel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Immanuel misses with a head shot.#T2#
Thunder is bucking up trying to escape but Immanuel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#Jushin Thunder's cut is getting worse.
Immanuel with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Thunder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Thunder 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!
Immanuel lands a big elbow.
Oh Thunder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Thunder badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Immanuel around the waist but Immanuel pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Immanuel is the winner by TKO! Immanuel jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
After winning the bout, Yeshua Immanuel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PF15 Clarks v Snoats
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Brownie misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Brownie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Brownie.#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Shaun Brownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Brownie.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brownie. That did some damage!
Brownie ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Brownie with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brownie lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand.
A big right from Brownie misses.
A slow jab from Brownie misses its intended target.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Brownie finds it's way through Thunder's defenses. #TD#
Brownie gets a takedown into half guard.
Brownie is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.
Brownie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brownie trying to control the pace.
Brownie is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder is looking to control Brownie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Brownie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Brownie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brownie is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brownie wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brownie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thunder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brownie is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Brownie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brownie.#CUT#
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thunder lands a jab.
Brownie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brownie dives in for a single leg takedown but Thunder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brownie misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Brownie with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Brownie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brownie throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder throws a counter combo.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Brownie moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brownie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunder avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brownie checks a leg kick nicely.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brownie shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense.
Brownie fails with a takedown attempt.
Brownie fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Brownie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Brownie with a hook.#TD#
Brownie feints and as Thunder raises his hands in defense, Brownie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder looking to control. #T1#
Brownie wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Brownie lands a couple of elbows.
Brownie trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder pulls Brownie in to control the position.
Brownie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brownie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brownie won't allow Thunder to sweep him here.
Thunder looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Brownie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thunder was covering up waiting for the punch and Brownie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brownie scoring with some ground and pound.
Brownie throwing strikes from guard but Thunder blocks nicely.
Thunder controlling Brownie's posture.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Brownie postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brownie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brownie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Brownie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brownie lands a right hook to the body.
Brownie lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Brownie there.
Brownie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thunder. Thunder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Brownie's head but Brownie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brownie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Brownie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Brownie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brownie just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Brownie.
Thunder tries a low kick but Brownie avoids it.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brownie.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder walks into a jab.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brownie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder.
Brownie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Brownie's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Brownie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder misses with a combination
and Brownie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Jushin Thunder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brownie throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Shaun Brownie is winning the standup battle so far.
Brownie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brownie connects with the punch.#ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
Brownie misses with the combination.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Brownie finish him?
Thunder leaves his chin hanging out and Brownie seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thunder crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PF7 Tripp v Steinheiser
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Magaluff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magaluff.
Magaluff dives in and grabs Thunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes down on Magaluff's head and hops out.
Magaluff fails with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thunder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magaluff misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thunder circles away.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magaluff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder stuns Magaluff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder dips to his left and cracks Magaluff with an uppercut!
Magaluff has his takedown stuffed
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magaluff.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Magaluff avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Magaluff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magaluff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magaluff throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaluff throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magaluff. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Magaluff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magaluff.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magaluff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Thunder as Magaluff shoots in.
Thunder lands a high kick!
Magaluff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thunder's waist but Thunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magaluff off to one side.
Thunder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magaluff.
Thunder stuffs the takedown attempt from Magaluff. Magaluff gets slowly back to his feet.
Magaluff is breathing heavily.
Thunder lands a jab to the head.
Magaluff shoots for a double leg takedown but Thunder sprawls well. He's pushed Magaluff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Magaluff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thunder's half guard.#ES2#
Thunder has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magaluff is on him like a limpet, forcing Thunder back against the cage.#T3#
Thunder lands an elbow inside.
Thunder lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Kabala Magaluff has been cut.
Thunder pushes Magaluff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magaluff wants a takedown.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Magaluff looking for a takedown.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magaluff wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thunder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
Thunder is stalling here.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magaluff.
Magaluff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder lands a glancing blow to the side of Magaluff's head.
Thunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magaluff circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaluff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunder as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Magaluff.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magaluff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabala Magaluff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thunder scores with a sloppy right hand. Magaluff should have avoided that one.
Magaluff with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thunder as he connects with a hook.
Magaluff fails with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
Magaluff cracks Thunder with an open hand slap.
Thunder lands with an uppercut that bounces Magaluff off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaluff misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Thunder counters with a nice right hand that sends Magaluff toppling to the canvas! Magaluff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thunder finish him?!#ROC2#
Magaluff is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thunder drops Magaluff with a huge uppercut! Magaluff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thunder is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Brownie.#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Thunder swings for the body but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie with a nice cross.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Thunder misses with a straight right. #TD#
Brownie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Brownie is controlling well.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brownie is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Brownie trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Brownie trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Thunder taking some punishment here, with Brownie in his half guard.
Brownie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brownie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder tries to roll over but Brownie keeps him under control.
Thunder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brownie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brownie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Brownie trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brownie.
Brownie slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
Brownie misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brownie cracks Thunder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thunder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brownie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.#T4#
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brownie closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to break free but Brownie pushes him back against the cage.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brownie just leaning against Thunder, taking a breather.
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.
Brownie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Brownie.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brownie just leaning against Thunder, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder is trying to force a seperation but Brownie has the dominant position.
Brownie throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brownie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder'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#
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
Brownie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
A big right from Thunder misses.
Brownie scores with a nice strike.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Brownie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thunder!
Thunder is trying to control Brownie's posture but Brownie avoids it.
Brownie tries to score with some ground and pound. Thunder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brownie in side control, throwing shots but Thunder defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie tries to advance position but instead Thunder slips a leg back in to half guard.
Brownie winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Brownie working the head and body with strikes.
Brownie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunder tries to roll over but Brownie keeps him under control.
Thunder has his hands clasped together around Brownie's back. He's all about the action.
Brownie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brownie is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brownie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thunder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunder.#T2#
Brownie postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it.
Brownie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thunder pulls Brownie in close to prevent any damage.
Brownie throws a big elbow that misses.
Brownie postures up and lands a big shot to Thunder's brow. #CUT#
The cut above Jushin Thunder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brownie trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brownie is really struggling to control Thunder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brownie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thunder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Shaun Brownie is winning the standup battle so far.
Brownie looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Brownie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaun Brownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brownie misses with a hook.
Thunder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Brownie saw that one coming.#T4#
Brownie misses with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brownie.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Brownie slips the punch.
Brownie throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Brownie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownie misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunder misses.
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 Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thunder tries to bum rush Brownie with a series of wild strikes but Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brownie shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brownie.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing. #TD#
Thunder gets caught napping as Brownie dives in and scores a takedown. Thunder manages to retain guard.
Brownie stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brownie trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Brownie scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
Jushin Thunder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jushin Thunder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020

#R1#
De Struicao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Struicao misses the jab.
Thunder lands with a good body shot.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Struicao lands a jab to the nose.
De Struicao connects with a looping right hand.
Thunder checks a leg kick.
Dominick De Struicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Struicao throws a big shot that misses.
De Struicao 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.
De Struicao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Struicao swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from De Struicao.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Struicao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
Thunder moves out of range of the leg kick from De Struicao.#T1#
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Struicao.
De Struicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from De Struicao.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Struicao misses the target.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but De Struicao moved out of range.
Thunder lands a really nice looking cross but De Struicao seems unphased.
De Struicao misses with a looping left.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Struicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Struicao cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
A nice combination there by De Struicao.
De Struicao cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Struicao. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Struicao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.#T2#
De Struicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Struicao throws out the jab.
De Struicao tries a switch kick but it misses 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!
An inside leg kick from De Struicao misses.
A nice side step and Thunder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thunder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
De Struicao tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Struicao moves away from the strike by Thunder.
De Struicao scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
De Struicao misses the shot to the body.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Struicaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Thunder as he checks the leg kick.
De Struicao with a hook.
Thunder scores with a jab.
De Struicao misses with a head kick. #T3#
De Struicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Struicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Struicao circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder moves out of range of the leg kick from De Struicao.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Struicao connects with a looping right hand.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. De Struicao moves away and avoids it.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but De Struicao is just out of range.
De Struicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Struicao. De Struicao obviously looking to wear him down.
De Struicao scores with a jab.
De Struicao throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but De Struicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Thunder does no damage. #T4#
Thunder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Struicao cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
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!
De Struicao throws a shot to the body.
De Struicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
De Struicao lands a nice looking body shot.
De Struicao throws a combination. Thunder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Donk. De Struicao catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
De Struicao lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - De Struicao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Struicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Struicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. De Struicao saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick De Struicao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thunder avoids the head kick by De Struicao.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Struicao swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as De Struicao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
De Struicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Struicao.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Struicao.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Thunder cracks De Struicao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from De Struicao.
De Struicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder throws a body punch but De Struicao moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. De Struicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Struicao dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
A counter left hand to the body from De Struicao misses its target.
Dominick De Struicao is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
De Struicao checks a leg kick nicely.
Thunder avoids the body shot from De Struicao.
De Struicao misses with a low kick.
De Struicao backing away here, and Thunder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Struicao punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunder blocks a head kick by De Struicao.
De Struicao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Struicao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thunder's hands.
De Struicao moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder.
De Struicao misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
De Struicao lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
De Struicao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but De Struicao is just out of range.#T2#
Thunder throws a jab when De Struicao was well out of range.
De Struicao half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Struicao throws a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
De Struicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Struicao on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from De Struicao misses the target.
De Struicao blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A leg kick checked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
De Struicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Struicao misses with a kick to the body.
De Struicao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Struicao moves away from the strike by Thunder. #T3#
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Struicao.
De Struicao motions for Thunder to come forward. De Struicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thunder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Struicao has got the better of the exchanges.
Thunder avoids the body shot from De Struicao.
De Struicao misses with a body kick.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Struicao.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Struicao looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Thunder throws a counter combo.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Struicao.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Struicao checks a leg kick nicely.
Thunder falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Struicao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
De Struicao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Struicao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder counters with a three punch combo that has De Struicao backing up. De Struicao nods at Thunder to acknowledge the strikes.
De Struicao lands a head shot.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of De Struicao's head but De Struicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Struicao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Struicao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Struicao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thunder.
De Struicao misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Struicao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunder slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick De Struicao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by De Struicao.
De Struicao misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunder misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
De Struicao scores with a punch to the head.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
De Struicao throws a nice head kick!
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Struicao's calf.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
De Struicao throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Struicao.
De Struicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Struicao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Struicao lands a jab to the nose.
De Struicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for De Struicao.
De Struicao connects with an inside leg kick.
De Struicao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Struicao with a nice cross.
De Struicao swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Struicao missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Struicao scores with a spinning back kick!
De Struicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Struicao misses with a hook
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
De Struicao is rocked!
De Struicao is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Thunder doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! De Struicao crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in De Struicao's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jushin Thunder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2020

#R1#
Thunder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
Thunder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thunder feints and then cracks Heikkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heikkinen down.
Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Heikkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunder throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen misses with a head kick.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Heikkinen's shoulder, as Heikkinen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Heikkinen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heikkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Heikkinen's body.#TD#
Heikkinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heikkinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen stalling.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Heikkinen is controlling well.
Thunder is controlling Heikkinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Heikkinen slips a nice elbow through Thunder's hands, connecting with Thunder's forehead.
Heikkinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heikkinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heikkinen trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heikkinen is standing up over Thunder. Thunder looks to escape but Heikkinen dives into side control.
Heikkinen trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Heikkinen working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thunder scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Heikkinen cracks Thunder with a good jab.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Jushin Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heikkinen lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder scoring well with a low kick there.
Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen staying out of range there.#T1#
Heikkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heikkinen missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Thunder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Thunder gets caught napping as Heikkinen dives in and scores a takedown. Thunder manages to retain guard.
Heikkinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heikkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heikkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Heikkinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunder pulls Heikkinen in close to prevent any damage.
Heikkinen prevents Thunder from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thunder has control of Heikkinen's left arm, preventing Heikkinen from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thunder lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a takedown
and Heikkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen is looking to counter the offense by Thunder and move into the clinch.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Heikkinen misses the target.
Heikkinen misses with the combination.
Jushin Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heikkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunder tries a quick counter leg kick but Heikkinen is wise to it.#T4#
Thunder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Heikkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Thunder thumps Heikkinen with a low kick.
Heikkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Thunder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Juho Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a head shot.
Heikkinen looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heikkinen looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thunder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Heikkinen. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Heikkinen throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Thunder.
Thunder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Heikkinen wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Thunder throws the kick towards the body but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.#T2#
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thunder connects with a crisp jab.
Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a straight left.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Heikkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range. #T3#
Heikkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder digs a good hook to Heikkinen's body.
Thunder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunder drops Heikkinen with a big left hand! Heikkinen is injured, injured bad! Thunder jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: B.A.P 2: Jackson vs Underwood
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Thunder falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body.
Thunder scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Dean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean is looking to land body kicks.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Thunder feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
A left lands for Dean.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thunder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dean - the referee stops the clock and Thunder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dean. Thunder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder. #T2#
Dean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Dean scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dean tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Dean avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.#T3#
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
Dean ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Thunder's jaw. Thunder's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dean does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ralph Dean!

Event: EMP Openweight Round 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Bezmenov with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezmenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thunder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bezmenov just manages to avoid it.
Bezmenov dives in for a single leg takedown but Thunder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jushin Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.#TD2#
Bezmenov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bezmenov has Thunder in his guard.#REVR#
Bezmenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bezmenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bezmenov working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Bezmenov keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thunder throwing strikes from guard but Bezmenov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for subs off his back but Thunder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bezmenov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bezmenov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bezmenov, not yet.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezmenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bezmenov keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bezmenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bezmenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bezmenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bezmenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezmenov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Bezmenov's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Bezmenov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thunder has passed into half guard!
Thunder is trying to control the action in half guard but Bezmenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bezmenov is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
Bezmenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Bezmenov is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bezmenov's head. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
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 Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
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#
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezmenov has his takedown stuffed
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jushin Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Bezmenov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bezmenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Bezmenov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bezmenov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Bezmenov advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Bezmenov avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder is desperately trying to improve his position but Bezmenov has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bezmenov 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. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov.
Thunder wants to control but Bezmenov is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bezmenov seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Bezmenov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thunder is trying to stand up here but Bezmenov is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezmenov. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov. #T3##SUB2#
Bezmenov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thunder as he works his way to full guard. #SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Thunder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bezmenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezmenov can do to turn this around?
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Bezmenov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Bezmenov with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thunder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bezmenov slips under a jab.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Thunder counters with a big head kick but Bezmenov shrugs it off.
Bezmenov moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Thunder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thunder lands a glancing blow to the side of Bezmenov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Thunder dominated that second round.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jushin Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Bezmenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezmenov shoots and misses #KD#
and Thunder counters with a nice right hand that sends Bezmenov toppling to the canvas! Bezmenov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thunder finish him?!#ROC#
Bezmenov is rocked!
Bezmenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunder scores with a counter punch that sends Bezmenov to the canvas! Thunder smells blood - he's punishing Bezmenov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bezmenov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Thunder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Thunder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Cobb. #T1#
Thunder swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Jushin Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Thunder 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 cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Thunder slips a straight right by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Thunder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunder, as that shot connected. #T3#
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thunder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Cobb defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thunder just manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
Cobb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thunder misses with a right hand
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder staying out of range there.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobb throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Cobb feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
A big right from Cobb misses.
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 Wallace Cobb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Thunder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Wallace Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Thunder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Thunder works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Thunder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.#T2#
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunder thinking.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thunder just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Thunder misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Thunder.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thunder just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb tries a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder connects with the punch.
Thunder cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thunder throws a leg kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder misses the jab.
Cobb appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobb throws a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Cobb Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Thunder is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GPG: 48
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Leighton clinches.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder slowing the pace effectively.
Leighton lands a left hand.
Thunder has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton pushes Thunder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Leighton takes a shot to the head.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Leighton in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Leighton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder dodges an elbow strike from Leighton.
A short right from Leighton on the inside.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A short left from Leighton.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leighton is working Thunder over against the cage.#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Jushin Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Leighton looks to move away, Thunder throws a big counter combo but Leighton just gets out of the way.
Leighton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Leighton moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Leighton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leighton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leighton. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leighton.
Leighton misses with a body punch
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leighton 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.#T2#
Thunder with a nice cross.
Leighton misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Thunder throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leighton avoids it.
Leighton moves out of range as Thunder strikes.#CL2#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Leighton. Leighton maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
Thunder stops a takedown attempt from Leighton.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Leighton has double underhooks. #BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Leighton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thunder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leighton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thunder. That did some damage!
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
and Leighton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Leighton throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Leighton lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand.
Leighton throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder connects with a crisp jab.
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Leighton scores with a jab.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Leighton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Leighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leighton slips a jab from Thunder.
Thunder takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Eliott Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder throws a body punch but Leighton moves out of range.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Leighton drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Leighton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thunder up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Leighton's head but Leighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton slips a straight right by Thunder.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leighton swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Leighton gets a clinch.
Leighton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leighton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leighton lands a left hand.
Thunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leighton.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunder gets through Leighton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Eliott Leighton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leighton lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leighton.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
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!
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Leighton lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased. #CL2#
Leighton moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Leighton is looking for a takedown.
Thunder avoiding damage.
Thunder letting Leighton take a breather here.
Leighton stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
Thunder blocking some punches. #BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder misses with a double jab.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leighton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Leighton lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back. #T2#
Leighton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leighton misses with a hook
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder cracks Leighton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leighton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Leighton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leighton moves to clinch but Thunder breaks away
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Leighton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighton misses with a looping left.#T3#
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Leighton's belly button to the back.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Leighton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leightons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leighton cracks a nice hook into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton throws a big shot that misses.
Leighton misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Thunder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leighton's hands.
Leighton lands a slapping body shot.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leighton throws out the jab.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunder throws the left hand but Leighton avoids the punch easily.
Leighton wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Leighton throws a body shot but no joy.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Leighton is rocked!
Thunder scores with a sloppy right hand. Leighton should have avoided that one.
Leighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
Thunder throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Leighton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leighton is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
Leighton seems to have recovered his senses.
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thunder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunder defending well though.
Thunder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thunder is trying to stand up here but Leighton is controlling him well.
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 Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leighton.
Leighton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thunder with a body shot.
Leighton walks into a straight right hand from Thunder.
Thunder lands a jab to Leighton's midsection.
Leighton jabs at Thunder's body.
Thunder slips a straight right by Leighton.
Leighton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Leighton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Thunder lands an elbow inside that Leighton shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Eliott Leighton has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder cracks Leighton with an open hand slap.
Leighton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leighton swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunder lands a glancing blow to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Thunder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leighton.
Leighton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
Leighton looks to clinch
and Thunder counters with a huge left! Leighton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thunder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Leighton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thunder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!
The defeated Eliott Leighton had this to say: 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.

Event: GPG: 44
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Markov misses.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markov.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markov slips under a jab from Thunder.
Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Markov misses with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markov throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder catches Markov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Thunder throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Markov misses.
Thunder slips under a jab from Markov.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Thunder.
Markov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Markov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Markov catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markov tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Markov catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
Thunder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!
Nice shot by Thunder.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Thunder batters Markov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Markov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Thunder lands a final crushing right hand to drop Markov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Thunder is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Orlov misses the jab.
Thunder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov pushes Thunder away with a front kick.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.#T1#
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thunder misses the jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Thunder.
Thunder slips a straight right by Orlov.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thunder misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov thumps Thunder with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Thunder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlov thinking.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orlov is able to avoid easily.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Thunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A lazy body kick from Orlov
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
Orlov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
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 Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orlov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Orlov gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov 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.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Thunder blocks the body kick.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Thunder slips under a jab from Orlov.#CL#
Orlov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orlov. #BC2#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Thunder scores with a jab. Orlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov throws a push kick but Thunder slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Thunder's leg. Thunder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thunder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A big right from Thunder misses.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov lands a head shot.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Thunder in the body.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Thunder's leg but Thunder calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Orlov throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range. #T3#
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Thunder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunder thumps Orlov with a low kick.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Orlov clinches.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the cage.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Donk. Orlov catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunder throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Thunder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunder is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab from Thunder.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Thunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder lands with a good body shot.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Thunder.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.#T4#
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder connects with a jab.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Orlov throws a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Thunder.
Thunder cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab.#CL#
Orlov pushes Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Orlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder's efforts to push away.
Orlov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Thunder tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Orlov jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jushin Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orlov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Hole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hole slips under a jab from Thunder.
Thunder throws a good cross that connects.
Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hole throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hole thinking.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Hole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hole under the eye.
Hole scores with a jab to the head.
Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hole throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder 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.#T1#
Hole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thunder throws a jab when Hole was well out of range.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hole works the jab nicely.
Hole loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder scores with a jab.
Hole takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Hole.
Hole throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Hole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thunder misses with a left hand
and Hole counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hole avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Hole misses with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Hole there.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Hole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Thunder.
Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Hole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hole.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Hole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Hole misses with a looping right.
Hole takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hole slips under a jab from Thunder.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hole thows a leg kick but Thunder checks it
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Hole throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Hole ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Hole as he connects with a hook.
Thunder misses with a right hand
and Hole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Hole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hole drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Hole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hole lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
Hole avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Hole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hole 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.
Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
Hole throws the kick towards the body but Thunder avoids it.
Hole misses with a looping right.
Thunder throws a fast counter high kick but Hole manages to duck under it in time.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hole eats them both and turns towards Thunder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hole to score with a decent uppercut.
Jushin Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hole. Hole obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Hole moved out of range.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hole.
Hole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hole slips a jab from Thunder.
Hole quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hole.
Hole tries to land a front kick but Thunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hole defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Hole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thunder throws a jab when Hole was well out of range.
Jab by Thunder.
Thunder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hole throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder cracks Hole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder tried to score with a low kick but Hole checks it.
Hole looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Nice cross by Thunder.
Hole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder.
Hole misses the shot to the body.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hole manages to avoid it.
Hole is looking to counter punch.
Hole throws a wild body kick that Thunder sees coming a mile off.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Hole gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hole throws a push kick but Thunder slaps the foot to one side.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Hole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Hole moves out of range easily. #T3#
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Thunder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder slips a straight right by Hole.
Hole drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hole throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hole lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Hole rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Hole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hole throws a front kick aimed at Thunder's knee but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Hole misses with an uppercut
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunder, as that shot connected.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Hole does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thunder lands a really nice looking cross but Hole seems unphased.
Hole misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hole scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Hole avoids it with no problem.
Hole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Hole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunder, as that shot connected.
Thunder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hole misses with a straight left.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Hole works the jab nicely.
Hole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Hole moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Hole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hole. Hole obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
A combination from Thunder does no damage.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder fails to land with a series of punches.
Hole is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hole misses with a looping left.
Hole misses with a body shot.
Hole misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hole moves away.
Hole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thunder lands with an overhand left.
Hole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hole manages to avoid it.
Hole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunder throws out a leg kick but Hole moves out of range and Thunder only half commits.
Thunder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harry Hole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Hole is rocked!#T2#
Hole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hole.
Thunder slips under a jab from Hole.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunder momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Hole moves away and avoids it.
Hole throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hole takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hole throws a leg kick that misses.
Thunder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Hole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hole throws a front kick aimed at Thunder's knee but Thunder avoids it well. #T3#
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hole on the side of the head.
Thunder tries to bum rush Hole with a series of wild strikes but Hole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder throws a jab when Hole was well out of range.
Hole seems to have got his legs back now.
Thunder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hole throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Hole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hole throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Hole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder flicks out a counter leg kick but Hole steps away.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hole, right into the meat.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Hole throws a lazy head kick
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Thunder lands a left and a right that send Hole crashing to the mat, dazed. Thunder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thunder lands a jab.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Hole misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder defending well as Hole loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot.
Jushin Thunder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Hole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jushin Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thunder 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jushin Thunder!

Event: PFF 34
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Dodd cracks Thunder with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dodd misses the jab.
Dodd throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Dodd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dodd throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
Thunder misses with a wild combination.
Dodd throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Dodd.
A nice combination there by Dodd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Dodd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodd. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Dodd avoids it with no problem.
Thunder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dodd.
Fred Dodd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Dodd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Dodd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunder throws a body punch but Dodd moves out of range. #T1#
Dodd throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Dodd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dodd. Those never looked like landing.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dodd takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Fred Dodd has been cut.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
Dodd throws a right hand that misses
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodd throws a big counter combination but Thunder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thunder sizes up Dodd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dodd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thunder in his tracks.
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!
Thunder lands the left hand.
Dodd drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dodd throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Dodd fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Dodd's leg but Dodd calmly moves out of range.
Thunder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dodd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dodd's hands.
Thunder takes a swing at Dodd's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dodd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Dodd. Those never looked like landing.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Dodd moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Dodd looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Dodd misses with a double jab.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Dodd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodd is just out of range.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Thunder ducks right into an uppercut from Dodd.
Dodd blocks a jab.#T3#
Dodd misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Dodd.
Dodd tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Thunder lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Dodd closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Dodd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodd is just out of range.
Dodd throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder throws a body punch but Dodd moves out of range.
Dodd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Dodd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder misses with a double jab
and Dodd counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.
Dodd slips a jab from Thunder.
Thunder takes a swing at Dodd's ribcage but misses.
Dodd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Thunder does it's job there.#CUT2#
Fred Dodd's cut is getting worse.
Dodd jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Thunder.
Thunder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dodd swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thunder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dodd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder avoids the body shot from Dodd.
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dodd missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jushin Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Dodd cracks Thunder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodd.
A cross from Dodd lands.
Dodd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodd slips under a jab from Thunder.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dodd.
Thunder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dodd's head backwards.#T1#
Dodd throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Dodd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dodd doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Dodd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodd is looking to counter punch.
Dodd walks into a stiff left hand from Thunder.
Dodd throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dodd 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.
Dodd cracks a nice hook into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Dodd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodd throws a combination. Thunder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dodd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
As Thunder looks to move away, Dodd throws a big counter combo but Thunder just gets out of the way.#T2#
Dodd avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Dodd coming out on top.
Dodd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dodd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodd has him pressed against the cage.
Dodd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodd. #T3#
Dodd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Dodd prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Dodd slowing the pace effectively.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dodd fails to land. #BC#
Dodd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dodd misses with a looping right.
Dodd moves forwards but Thunder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dodd catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
The cut above Jushin Thunder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dodd swinging wildly here.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder throws a jab when Dodd was well out of range.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Dodd saw that one coming.
Dodd throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Dodd throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Dodd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
A shot to the liver by Dodd. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunder walks into a jab.
Thunder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dodd doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunder throws a hook but Dodd avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dodd misses its target.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dodd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Fred Dodd 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dodd misses with a few strikes there.
Thunder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dodd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dodd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thunder throws the left hand but Dodd avoids the punch easily.
Dodd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dodd blocks a jab.
Dodd wants to clinch up but Thunder keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dodd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thunder's hands.
Thunder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder.
Dodd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dodd throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dodd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dodd backing away here, and Thunder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dodd moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Dodd looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Fred Dodd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Dodd's head but Dodd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
Fred Dodd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Dodd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunder misses.
Dodd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Dodd is rocked!
Dodd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Dodd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Fred Dodd's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dodd tries to get into range but Thunder steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dodd! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thunder scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jushin Thunder!

Event: PFF 30 Pearson vs Jones
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Thunder backs away looking to recover.
Thunder connects with the punch.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Orlov.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Orlov moved away.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Thunder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
A big right from Thunder misses. #T1#
Orlov lands a head shot.
Thunder throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Orlov takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder 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.
Thunder jabs at Orlov's body.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Orlov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Orlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunder has time to react.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thunder. Those never looked like landing.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Thunder. #CL#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thunder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Orlov tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Thunder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Thunder stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov throws out a leg kick but Thunder moves out of range and Orlov only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thunder throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orlov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Thunder misses the jab.#T1#
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
That kick from Thunder tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov 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.
Thunder scores with a punch to the head.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov 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.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov lands a jab to Thunder's midsection.
Orlov punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov. #T2#
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder's head.#T3#
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Orlov defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Orlov defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Orlov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
As Thunder looks to move away, Orlov throws a big counter combo but Thunder just gets out of the way.
Orlov with a hook.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thunder.
Thunder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Thunder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov. #T4#
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov throws a big counter combination but Thunder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
And Orlov counters with a quick kick to the body but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlov is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Thunder scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlov should have avoided that one. #CL#
Orlov has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thunder can turn it around.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orlov tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land. #T1#
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a low kick but Thunder moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Thunder.
Orlov slips a straight right by Thunder.
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Orlov's belly button to the back.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.
A big left from Thunder misses.
It looked like Orlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Orlov forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Thunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Orlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Orlov misses. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Thunder shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov scores with a hook.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Thunder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orlov.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Jushin Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orlov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFF 26 Gagnon Vs Nurmy
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Thunder swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Thunder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thunder slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.#T1#
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thunder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuruta doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Thunder lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Thunder takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#T2#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Thunder dances in with a quick combination. Tsuruta is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thunder snaps Tsuruta's head back. Tsuruta stumbles backwards against the cage. Thunder steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Tsuruta'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. Tsuruta just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jushin Thunder!

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder scores with a shot to the body.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Markov.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markov's calf.
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Thunder lands a big head kick that sends Markov tumbling to the mat! Thunder takes a step backwards and waves Markov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Markov's body.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Markov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder jabs at Markov's body.
Thunder drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Markov right on the button. Markov goes down! Thunder follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thunder gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!

Event: PFF 16 Leighton vs Steve
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Baker Jr wants to clinch.
Baker Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Thunder. Those never looked like landing.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Baker Jr's body. Baker Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker Jr dives in and grabs Thunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes down on Baker Jr's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Thunder lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Baker Jr. Baker Jr maintains the clinch.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
A short right from Thunder. #ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!#T1##BC#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Baker Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder cracks Baker Jr with a left hook right on the temple and Baker Jr goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thunder lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Baker Jr is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jushin Thunder!

Event: PFF 13W - Crusher vs Ohanian
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Abdullaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Abdullaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thunder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abdullaev.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thunder checks a leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdullaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.#CUT#
It looks like Raja Abdullaev has been cut.
Abdullaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Abdullaev misses.
Thunder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdullaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunder misses with a jab to the body
and Abdullaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdullaev throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Abdullaev moved out of range nicely.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdullaev moves away.
Abdullaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
Abdullaev dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
Abdullaev ducks right into an uppercut from Thunder.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abdullaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullaev is looking to slow Thunder down with leg kicks.
Abdullaev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Abdullaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdullaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Abdullaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Abdullaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thunder throws a body punch but Abdullaev moves out of range.
Abdullaev blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A little jabbing left from Abdullaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder misses with a left hand
and Abdullaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thunder misses with a body punch
and Abdullaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdullaev connects with a leg kick. Thunder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Thunder. #CUT#
That has opened up Raja Abdullaev's cut even more.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdullaev throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Abdullaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Abdullaev catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
Jushin Thunder's cut is getting worse.
Abdullaev blocks the body kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Abdullaev's head but Abdullaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdullaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdullaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
Abdullaev misses with an uppercut.
Abdullaev clobbers Thunder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunder scores with a shot to the body.
Abdullaev throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Jushin Thunder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Thunder defending well as Abdullaev loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Abdullaev.#ROC2#
Thunder is rocked!
Thunder walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Abdullaev swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raja Abdullaev!

Event: PFF 9 - Forbes vs Turkey
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdullaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
Thunder shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdullaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Thunder rushes Abdullaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder tries to score a body lock takedown but Abdullaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdullaev can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action. #TD2#
Thunder gets control of Abdullaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thunder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Abdullaev stands up and waves to Thunder to follow him.
Abdullaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullaev tried to score with a low kick but Thunder checks it.
Abdullaev throws a leg kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abdullaev counters with an outside leg kick.
Raja Abdullaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jushin Thunder.#T1#
Abdullaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdullaev. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abdullaev defends well and Thunder ends up having to push Abdullaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abdullaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdullaev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abdullaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Thunder as he checks the leg kick.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Abdullaev pushes him off.
Thunder checks a low kick from Abdullaev.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Abdullaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Abdullaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Abdullaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Raja Abdullaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abdullaev 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 Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abdullaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullaev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdullaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullaev is just out of range.
Abdullaev is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abdullaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdullaev, as that shot connected.
Abdullaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullaev. #TD2#
Thunder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abdullaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thunder is in Abdullaev's guard.#ES#
Abdullaev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thunder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Abdullaev prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Thunder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abdullaev to keep the fight standing.
Abdullaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abdullaev is working Thunder over against the cage.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Abdullaev.
Thunder jumps guard but Abdullaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdullaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdullaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abdullaev lands an uppercut.
Thunder fails to pull guard.
Abdullaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdullaev.
Abdullaev tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abdullaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdullaev stops a takedown attempt from Thunder. #T4#
Abdullaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdullaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdullaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Raja Abdullaev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullaev tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Abdullaev lands with a left to the head.
Abdullaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdullaev tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it. #TD2#
Thunder jumps guard and drags Abdullaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abdullaev passes Thunder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdullaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abdullaev stalling.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Abdullaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Abdullaev's cut.
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#
Abdullaev connects with a body shot.
Thunder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdullaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunder scores with a one two! Abdullaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thunder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abdullaev defends well and Thunder ends up having to push Abdullaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdullaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdullaev connects with the punch.
Abdullaev scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Abdullaev has closed the distance and engaged Thunder in a clinch.
Thunder wants to take the fight to the mat but Abdullaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raja Abdullaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jushin Thunder.
Abdullaev lands a right hand.
Thunder blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Abdullaev.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Abdullaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullaev. #T1#
Abdullaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdullaev can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Abdullaev misses with the head strike.
Abdullaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdullaev scores with a shot to the side of Thunder's head.
Abdullaev tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullaev fails to land.
Abdullaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder wants to take the fight to the mat but Abdullaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thunder is trying to drag Abdullaev to the mat but Abdullaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Abdullaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdullaev misses with some punches.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.#T2#
Abdullaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Abdullaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullaev can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Abdullaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdullaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
Abdullaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Abdullaev 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Abdullaev in his tracks for a moment.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Abdullaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abdullaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Abdullaev on the inside. #T3#
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Abdullaev keeps him there for the moment.
Abdullaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdullaev tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Abdullaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdullaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
Abdullaev tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abdullaev misses with some punches.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abdullaev has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abdullaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdullaev has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Abdullaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdullaev throws a head punch that misses.
Abdullaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdullaev lands a body shot. #T4#
Abdullaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abdullaev has him pressed against the cage.
Abdullaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdullaev misses with the head 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!
Abdullaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdullaev.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Abdullaev won't allow it.
Thunder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullaev tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Abdullaev.
Thunder trying to stall but Abdullaev improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Abdullaev dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullaev takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Abdullaev.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdullaev tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdullaev to the ground. Abdullaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullaev punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdullaev misses with a leg kick.
Thunder wants to counter the offense by Abdullaev and move into the clinch position.
Thunder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raja Abdullaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abdullaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdullaev works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Thunder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdullaev.
Thunder shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdullaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raja Abdullaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jushin Thunder.#T1#
Abdullaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdullaev walks away with a smile on his face. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jushin Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Abdullaev.#CL#
Abdullaev forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
Abdullaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev throws a head punch that misses.
Abdullaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abdullaev.
Raja Abdullaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.
Abdullaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullaev tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it. #BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thunder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abdullaev - the referee stops the clock and Thunder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abdullaev. Thunder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Thunder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdullaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thunder somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdullaev. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdullaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdullaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Abdullaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Abdullaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abdullaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Abdullaev swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder throws a counter combo.
Thunder moves out of range as Abdullaev throws a body kick.
Thunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looks like Abdullaev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thunder ducks right into an uppercut from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev misses the shot to the body.
Abdullaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.
Thunder checks a low kick from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder shoots and misses
letting Abdullaev counter with a right hand.
Abdullaev is looking to score with low kicks.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abdullaev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Abdullaev throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdullaev misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Abdullaev drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
Abdullaev lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdullaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raja Abdullaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev lands a body punch.
Abdullaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
Abdullaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abdullaev digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abdullaev working aggressively here.
Abdullaev digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Jushin Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullaev scores with a shot to the side of Thunder's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Abdullaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdullaev 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Abdullaev!

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