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Event:
IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Sledgehammer enables Thrower to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sledgehammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Thrower trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thrower throwing strikes but missing. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Sledgehammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC# Thrower manages to break the clinch.
Thrower keeps the fight on the outside. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sledgehammer circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sledgehammer throws a hook to the side of Thrower's head but Thrower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thrower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been hearing reports that Thrower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Thrower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sledgehammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrower scrambles back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sledgehammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrower sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thrower looks to land a combination but Sledgehammer avoids it well. #CL2# Sledgehammer gets a clinch. Thrower misses with an elbow over the top. Sledgehammer misses with a punch to the body.
Sledgehammer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sledgehammer gets through Thrower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Thrower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sledgehammer smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Thrower.
#CL# Thrower clinches up against the cage. Thrower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sledgehammer walks away with a smile on his face. Thrower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Thrower slips a straight right by Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer lands a jab. Thrower cracks Sledgehammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sledgehammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrower tries to bum rush Sledgehammer with a series of wild strikes but Sledgehammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Thrower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sledgehammer. Thrower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Thrower has his takedown stuffed and Sledgehammer counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Thrower is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sledgehammer lands a jab to Thrower's midsection. Oh Thrower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Thrower is breathing heavily. Sledgehammer lands a nice hook to Thrower's body. Thrower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Sledgehammer throws an overhand right that has Thrower reeling! Sledgehammer follows up with more punches and Thrower is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Event:
IFC MW21 Island V Sainty
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Thrower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thrower throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirby. Kirby unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrower. Thrower stuffs the takedown. An inside leg kick from Thrower misses. Thrower throws a series of punches but Kirby avoids them all with ease. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kirby 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. Thrower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirby's hands. A punch combination from Thrower misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kirby. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower throws a hook but Kirby blocks it. The fight stays on the outside here - Thrower looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kirby feints a counter leg kick. Thrower misses with an uppercut. Kirby misses with a body kick. #T1# Thrower swinging wildly here.
Thrower lands with a nice body punch. Kirby avoids the body shot from Thrower.
Kirby is looking for the big counter here. Thrower throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Thrower clinches up against the cage.#BC# Thrower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirby moves out of range of the body kick from Thrower.
Thrower is looking to clinch but Kirby is avoiding it.
No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrower takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thrower swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Thrower misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2# Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Thrower counters by clinching up. Thrower scores with a shoulder strike. Thrower keeps control of Kirby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirby throws a low kick but Thrower moves out of range easily. Thrower cracks the inside of Kirby's front leg. Thrower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirby. Thrower throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby thinks about the counter body kick. Thrower throws a series of punches but Kirby avoids them all with ease. Despite the aggression on Kirby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Thrower misses with a low kick.
Thrower misses with a combination
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby is looking to chop away at Thrower's legs. Thrower throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kirby counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Thrower looks for the body kick but Kirby saw that one coming. Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Thrower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Thrower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Thrower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby keeps the fight on the outside. Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrower!
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Thrower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirby throws a front kick that sends Thrower stumbling back into the cage. Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thrower misses with a double jab.
Thrower throws a right hand that misses
and Kirby counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check. An inside leg kick lands from Kirby. #TD2# Kirby dives in and scores a takedown into Thrower's guard. Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kirby is fighting to break Thrower's control of his arms but Thrower is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kirby wants to control from the top but Thrower keeps moving. 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 Bricks Thrower will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Thrower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby. Thrower darts in trying to clinch and Kirby counters with a flying knee that drops Thrower! Kirby dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Kirby!
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Event:
IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Thrower misses with a body kick. Nice shot lands for Thrower.#CUT# It looks like Duc Minh Pham has been cut. Thrower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Thrower throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Pham rushes Thrower and presses him up against the cage. Nice elbow from Thrower. Thrower connects with a knee to the head.
Pham scores with an uppercut up the middle. Thrower wants to break free but Pham has control.
Pham misses with some punches.
Pham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pham lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pham misses with a hook. Thrower ducked under it nicely. As Pham tries to get set, Thrower tries to push him back and clinch up but Pham manages to avoid the attempt. Thrower tries to move into range but Pham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thrower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pham throws out a counter right but Thrower avoids it with no problem. Pham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thrower tries to clinch up but Pham circles away and keeps his distance. Thrower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Pham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower blocks a leg kick. Pham misses with a looping right. Thrower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Thrower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pham looks to land a left hand but Thrower moved out of range nicely. Thrower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Thrower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pham finds it's way round the side to connect with Thrower's head. Pham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pham circles away quickly and effectively. Thrower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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! Thrower takes a swing at Pham's ribcage but misses. Pham lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrower's head. We've been told by Thrower's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pham takes a swing at Thrower's ribcage but misses. Thrower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Pham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Pham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2# Thrower is rocked!#CL# Thrower forces Pham back against the cage and clinches. Oh Thrower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrower. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrower. Pham throws a head punch that misses. Thrower trying to control the position but instead, Pham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thrower into the cage. The referee calls for Pham to work.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pham misses with a hook from the clinch. Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Pham has him pressed against the cage. Thrower seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2# Pham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thrower misses with a takedown attempt - Pham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pham looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pham lands an overhand right. Pham looks to land a combination but Thrower avoids it well. Thrower pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pham back to the cage. Thrower follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Thrower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pham throws a shot from downtown. Thrower moves away and avoids it. Thrower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thrower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Pham has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3# Pham lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thrower to his knees! Pham keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Minh Pham! During a confident post fight interview, Duc Minh Pham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# A combination from Koniezko does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Thrower misses the target. Koniezko keeps the fight on the outside. Thrower throws a body kick that misses. Koniezko unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thrower is landing a low percentage of strikes. Thrower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koniezko checks the leg kick. Koniezko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Koniezko throws a shot from downtown. Thrower moves away and avoids it.#CL# Thrower closes the distance and pushes Koniezko back into the cage.#TD# Thrower drags the fight down to the ground.
Thrower is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2# Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower throws a leg kick but Koniezko sees it coming and checks it nicely. Koniezko shoots in but no luck this time. Koniezko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrower. Thrower obviously looking to wear him down.
Koniezko scores with a shot to the body.
Thrower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koniezko was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrower.#T1##CL2# Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch.
#CL# Thrower takes the fight into the clinch. Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thrower throws an elbow that misses.
Thrower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thrower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A left hand lands to the body for Koniezko.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Thrower won't allow it.
Thrower lands a shot to the body. Thrower tries to land a knee to the head but Koniezko blocks with his arms.
#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Thrower.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koniezko unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Thrower throws a hook to the side of Koniezko's head but Koniezko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Koniezko is looking for the big counter here. Koniezko misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Thrower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Koniezko throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrower tries to bum rush Koniezko with a series of wild strikes but Koniezko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Koniezko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Thrower back into the cage. Thrower is trying to drag Koniezko to the mat but Koniezko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
As Koniezko looks to move away, Thrower throws a big counter combo but Koniezko just gets out of the way. Koniezko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thrower throws a big counter combination but Koniezko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bricks Thrower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko. Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Koniezko stuffs the takedown. Koniezko blocks a head kick by Thrower.
#TD2# Koniezko gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Thrower manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3# Koniezko doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrower circles away.
Koniezko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Koniezko misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koniezko. Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2# Koniezko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thrower is looking to regain half guard here but Koniezko keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Koniezko controlling the position from side mount. Thrower is trying to buck Koniezko off.#SU2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Koniezko stands up and we're back to a striking position. Thrower tries a low kick but Koniezko avoids it. Koniezko is looking for the big counter here. Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrower. Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Thrower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round. 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# A solid leg kick lands there for Thrower.
Thrower lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koniezko cracks Thrower with a good jab. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koniezko circles away quickly and effectively. Thrower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Koniezko clinches. Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Thrower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koniezko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koniezko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrower backwards. Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thrower can't break the clinch.
Koniezko digs a right hand underneath Thrower's ribcage. Thrower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Koniezko tries to throw a body punch but Thrower avoids it by throwing Koniezko back against the cage. Thrower trying to land knees to the body.
Thrower tries a knee to the head but Koniezko blocks it.
#T1##BC2# Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Koniezko clinches. #BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Koniezko rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thrower tries to stall but Koniezko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koniezko digs a right hand underneath Thrower's ribcage. Thrower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thrower wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Koniezko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Thrower forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thrower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Koniezko is pushing Thrower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Koniezko is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2# Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrower controls his hands.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniezko to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koniezko tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing. Thrower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Koniezko lands a right hand. Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Thrower stalling.
#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thrower misses with the combination.
#CL2# Thrower tries to keep at a distance but Koniezko has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# Koniezko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrower's efforts to push away. Koniezko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Koniezko. #BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koniezko throws a combination. Thrower tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2# Koniezko gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Thrower sneaks out the side door and pushes Koniezko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Koniezko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Koniezko thuds his right hand into Thrower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice uppercut there from Thrower. Thrower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thrower. Koniezko swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL2# Koniezko clinches. Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage. Thrower manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koniezko pushes Thrower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Koniezko managing to block the knees to the body from Thrower.
#TD2# Koniezko jumps guard and drags Thrower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Thrower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Koniezko is pulling down on Thrower's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrower, at least for the moment. Thrower trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sascha Koniezko will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Thrower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Koniezko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrower, pushing him back against the cage. Koniezko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thrower tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage. Koniezko controlling the action here for a moment.
Thrower misses with a punch to the body.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Thrower manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Thrower. Thrower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koniezko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Koniezko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thrower misses with the combination.
#T1# Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koniezko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss. Koniezko fails in his attempt to clinch. Both fighters circling a little - Thrower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2# Koniezko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrower, pushing him back against the cage. Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing. Thrower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koniezko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Thrower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koniezko just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Koniezko moves into range and clinches up with Thrower.#BC# Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Koniezko gets a clinch. Thrower jumps guard but Koniezko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thrower stalls. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Koniezko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2# Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniezko to keep the fight standing. Koniezko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head. Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Thrower jumps guard and drags Koniezko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang! Thrower throws a chopping leg kick but Koniezko manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Koniezko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thrower defends well and Koniezko ends up having to push Thrower into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bricks Thrower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Koniezko jabs Thrower right on the nose. Thrower blinks but takes it well. A punch lands to the side of Koniezko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3# Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thrower wants to clinch. Thrower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Thrower.#CL2# Koniezko clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Koniezko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thrower trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom. Koniezko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Koniezko is pulling down on Thrower's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrower, at least for the moment. Koniezko is looking to stand up but Thrower isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Thrower won't allow Koniezko to sweep him here. Thrower has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koniezko is proving hard to escape from. #ES2# Koniezko wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Thrower wants to stall.
Koniezko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Koniezko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko! Sascha Koniezko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Thrower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrower. Thrower throws a series of punches but Ram moves out of range. As Thrower backs off Ram throws a huge counter combo but Thrower manages to avoid it all. Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrower misses with the body kick and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thrower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ram counters with a nice body shot. #KD# Thrower drops Ram with a beautiful combination! Ram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thrower is looking for the KO!#ROC# Ram 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! Thrower with a lazy takedown attempt and Ram counters with a left to the body. Ram is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrower finish him? We've been told by Thrower's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Thrower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ram seems to have recovered his senses. Ram throws a hook to the side of Thrower's head but Thrower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thrower swinging wildly here.
Thrower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ram.
It looked like Thrower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Thrower throws a leg kick and Ram counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ram misses with a hook.#T1# Some wild striking there from Ram.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thrower throws a half hearted mid kick. Ram is looking for the big counter here. The crowd cheers as Ram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrower doesn't seem phased though. Ram gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ram tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Thrower is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ram buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ram!! Ram is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Thrower throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Van Rooy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Rooy duly obliges. Van Rooy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Rooy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thrower to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thrower looks to clinch but Van Rooy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thrower taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Van Rooy!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thrower throws a big counter combination but Hughes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hughes 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. Hughes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thrower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hughes dodges the punch combination from Thrower.
Thrower is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hughes moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Hughes!
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Event:
IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1# Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hirsch throws a right and a left that Thrower avoids nicely. Thrower misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing. Hirsch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thrower avoids it really well and circles away. Hirsch tries for a takedown but Thrower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thrower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hirsch moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower throws a nice looking combination but Hirsch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hirsch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thrower. Hirsch shoots in and drives through. Thrower sprawls well. Thrower lands a jab. Thrower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hirsch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thrower manages to circle out of the way. Nice body punch from Thrower. #T1# Hirsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrower defends it nicely. Thrower cracks Hirsch with an open hand slap. Hirsch dodges the punch combination from Thrower.
Thrower throws a right and a left that Hirsch avoids nicely. Nice body punch from Thrower. #TD2# Thrower looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Thrower is standing up over Hirsch. Hirsch looks to escape but Thrower dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Thrower tries for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well. #T2# Hirsch looks to move to half guard but instead Thrower has passed into mount! Damn! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Thrower jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hirsch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hirsch and Thrower has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SU2# Thrower stands up and beckons Hirsch to his feet. A head kick from Thrower lands but Hirsch takes it in his stride. Hirsch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thrower looks to land a body kick but Hirsch moved away. A nice leg kick lands there from Thrower. #T3# Thrower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hirsch takes a step back to recover. Thrower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hirsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrower defends it nicely. Hirsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirsch feinted with a counter takedown. Thrower jabs at Hirsch's body. Some wild striking there from Thrower.
#TD# Hirsch gets a takedown into half guard.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrower keeps working. Hirsch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nice strikes from Hirsch there. Hirsch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Hirsch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thrower has managed to free his arm - good work. Hirsch working over Thrower with some ground and pound. Thrower looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrower keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrower as he jumps to the side. Thrower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Thrower tries to bum rush Hirsch with a series of wild strikes but Hirsch uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A left and a right from Thrower both land. Nice combination. Thrower lands a two punch combo.
#TD# Hirsch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hirsch preventing the sweep. Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Thrower keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T1# Hirsch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thrower manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Hirsch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Hirsch has Thrower pulled in close to control his posture. Thrower must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Thrower preventing the sweep. Thrower trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hirsch's guard. Thrower trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thrower throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thrower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thrower's guard. #REVR# Hirsch landing with the ground and pound. Hirsch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Thrower can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hirsch throwing shots but Thrower is blocking nicely. #SUB# Hirsch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Hirsch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Ground and pound from Hirsch. #T3# Thrower is not content to let Hirsch control the position. Hirsch is nestled in close to Thrower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Thrower is refusing to be controlled, as Hirsch sits in half guard. Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Thrower defends it. Thrower has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hirsch is trying to control the action in half guard but Thrower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Hirsch is trying to work for a kimura but Thrower is defending well.
#SUB# Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Thrower wants to get back to his feet.
Hirsch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thrower gets full guard. Hirsch trying to control but Thrower is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirsch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hirsch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hirsch throwing strikes from guard but Thrower blocks nicely. Hirsch wants to control from the top but Thrower keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Hirsch will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Hirsch looks for a takedown but Thrower sprawls well. Hirsch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Thrower to counter with a crisp jab. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrower - that will leave a mark!
#CL2# Thrower forces Hirsch back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Hirsch gets a trip takedown into half guard. Hirsch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thrower is positioning himself well to prevent Hirsch advancing to mount. Hirsch is nestled in close to Thrower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Thrower regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hirsch. Hirsch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##ES2# Thrower is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Hirsch takes a knee to the side of the body. Thrower stalling in the clinch but Hirsch improves position. Hirsch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thrower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Thrower wants to break free but Hirsch has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Thrower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hirsch tries to pull guard but Thrower holds him up against the cage and eventually Hirsch drops back down to his feet.
#T2##TD2# Thrower manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Hirsch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrower works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hirsch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hirsch chips away with some ground and pound. Hirsch trying to control but Thrower is working from the bottom. Hirsch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrower's head. Hirsch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thrower has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture. Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrower is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirsch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hirsch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Thrower pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A clash of legs there as Hirsch blocks the low kick. Thrower has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hirsch is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD# Hirsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hirsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Thrower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Hirsch tries to clinch but Thrower is having none of it. Thrower punishes Hirsch's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# Thrower throws a right and a left that Hirsch avoids nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hirsch dodges the punch combination from Thrower.
Hirsch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrower.
Thrower connects with a body shot that sends Hirsch's belly button to the back. Hirsch has his takedown stuffed and Thrower counters with a two punch combo. Hirsch checks a low kick from Thrower. Thrower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Thrower swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight! Bricks Thrower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Thrower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower pushes Sexyama away with a front kick. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexyama circles away quickly and effectively. Thrower throws a combination. Sexyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2# It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut. Thrower misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrower is just out of range. Thrower scores with a kick to the midsection. Thrower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sexyama in his tracks. Thrower has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sexyama is landing a low percentage of strikes. Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Thrower ducks down to avoid it. Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thrower lands a front kick. Thrower scores with a body shot.
Sexyama is breathing heavily. Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Thrower connects with a looping right hand.
Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sexyama misses with an uppercut. Thrower saw that one coming. Thrower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Thrower gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL# and Sexyama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sexyama. #T1# Thrower lands a left hand.
#BC2# Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sexyama throws a big shot that misses. Thrower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sexyama with a body shot. Thrower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thrower scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrower scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2# Sexyama is rocked! Thrower is looking to slow Sexyama down with leg kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrower, right into the meat.
Sexyama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight. Sexyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Thrower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Oh Sexyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A punch combination from Thrower misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target. #KD2# Thrower cracks Sexyama with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sexyama looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thrower finish him?
Thrower connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sexyama to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Thrower!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC XXII (New Blood Round 3)
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Manelito misses with a takedown attempt - Thrower sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Manelito looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Thrower tries a low kick but Manelito avoids it. Manelito fails with the takedown. Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thrower lands a big right hook! Manelito looks hurt but is still standing! Thrower lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Manelito falls down and Thrower dives in with a huge hammer fist! Manelito's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Thrower runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 6
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1# Thielke fails with a takedown attempt. Thrower lands a nice hook to Thielke's body. Thielke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Thrower swinging wildly here.
Thrower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Thrower throws a series of punches but Thielke avoids them all with ease. Thielke misses with a body shot
and Thrower counters with a three punch combo that has Thielke backing up. Thielke nods at Thrower to acknowledge the strikes. Thrower fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A combination from Thrower does no damage. #TD2# Thielke drives through with a takedown into Thrower's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thielke looking to sit in guard and control but Thrower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Thielke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Thielke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Thielke tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thielke striking from the bottom.
Thielke wants to stand but Thrower is controlling the position. Thielke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thielke can do anything to dispel that myth. Thielke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thrower has passed into side control.
Thielke is not content to let Thrower control the position. Thielke is trying to improve his position. Thrower passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thielke! Thielke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thrower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Thrower blocks Thielke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Thielke punching to the body and holding on for dear life. Thrower looking to control but Thielke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2# Thielke is trying to escape the mount.
Thrower lands a nice shot to the head. Thielke is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB# Thrower wants to finish this one by submission but Thielke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thrower. Thielke wants to try and get back to his feet. Thrower throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thielke because Thrower loaded up on that one. Thrower thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Thielke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thrower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Thielke swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Thielke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Thrower throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Thielke blocking the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thielke is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Thielke swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Thielke is looking to improve his position but Thrower isn't that keen on the idea. Thielke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thrower.
Thrower throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Thrower looking to finish with strikes here!
Thrower looking to control but Thielke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Thrower lands a big shot there that rocks Thielke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC# Thielke is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Daniel Thielke has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thielke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thielke is still in real trouble! Can Thrower finish him? Thielke takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Thrower's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 5
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Thrower shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Zaad trying to control from the bottom.
Zaad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Thrower working over Zaad with some ground and pound. Zaad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Thrower is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Thrower is taking a breather. Zaad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrower lands a nice short elbow.#SU2# Thrower stands up and beckons Zaad to join him on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Zaad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thrower's head backwards. Zaad sizes up Thrower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Thrower throws a hook but Zaad blocks it. Zaad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Zaad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Thrower misses with the combination.
Chara Zaad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zaad lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrower throws a leg kick that is checked and Zaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zaad with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zaad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zaad keeps the fight on the outside. Zaad connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Thrower tumbling to the canvas! Zaad pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Thrower was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chara Zaad! Chara Zaad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower avoids the body shot from Clark.
Thrower misses with the combination.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head. Clark throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease. Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet. We've been informed that Clark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thrower slips a straight right by Clark. Thrower appears to be looking for a big counter. Thrower looks for the body kick but Clark saw that one coming. #T1# Thrower with a body punch. A glancing blow. Thrower throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrower fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Thrower clinches. Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Thrower is blocking nicely.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thrower blocks a body shot from Clark. Thrower has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment. Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Thrower can't break the clinch.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but Clark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrower's elbow. Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thrower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thrower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage. Clark missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Clark tries to throw a body punch but Thrower avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage. Thrower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thrower working hard to break the clinch. Thrower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Clark prevents Thrower from breaking the clinch. Clark wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrower as Clark tries to tie him up. Clark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrower is defending well. Clark scores a nice knee to the body.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrower avoids the damage to the body. #T3# Thrower controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thrower obliges. Clark missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Clark manages to break the clinch.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrower throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Thrower only half commits. Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrower.#CL# Thrower gets in close and instigates a clinch. Thrower effectively controlling the action here. Clark trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage. Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrower.
Clark blocks a body shot from Thrower. Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrower avoids it. Thrower taking a breather. A nice glancing elbow lands by Thrower. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clark. Thrower fails to pull guard.
#BC# Thrower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thrower scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clark tries to land a body kick and Thrower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thrower misses with a leg kick and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Thrower. 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 Bricks Thrower will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Clark throws a head kick but Thrower moves out of range.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Thrower off the cage and back into range. Clark throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease. Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrower.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrower moves away. A head kick misses from Thrower. Thrower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark throws a counter combo.#CL# Thrower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrower avoids the damage to the body. Thrower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Thrower controls the action.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrower. Thrower lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Thrower's leg but Thrower calmly moves out of range. #T1# Thrower scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Clark misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Thrower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Clark misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Thrower instigates a clinch. Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrower is keeping busy. Clark misses with a short punch on the inside. Thrower looking for a takedown. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Clark trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bricks Thrower has scored more points in the clinch so far. Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Thrower is trying to pull guard but Clark has him pressed against the cage. Clark lands with a short shot to the head. Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Thrower blocks with his arms.
Thrower scores with a hook to the body. Clark is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Thrower controls the action.
Clark tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrower scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Thrower has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrower avoids it. Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrower uses good head movement to avoid it. Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage. Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thrower up against the cage. Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrower backwards. #T3# Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrower lands a knee to the head.
Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrower. A hook to the body from Clark.
Thrower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Clark misses with the head strike.
Thrower lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards. Thrower prevents a body shot from Clark. Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrower prevents it.
Thrower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Thrower lands with a nice body kick. #T4# Clark keeps the fight on the outside. Bricks Thrower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Thrower clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Thrower. Thrower lands with a short shot to the head. Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2# Clark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Thrower pushes Clark off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thrower is defended easily by Clark. Clark throws a head kick that misses. Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Bricks Thrower will probably get the nod. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Thrower moves out of range easily. Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Thrower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD# Thrower drops Clark with a beautiful combination! Clark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thrower is looking for the KO!#ROC# Clark is rocked! Bricks Thrower is winning the standup battle so far. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark. Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrower finish him? Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark throws a body shot but no joy. Clark seems to have recovered his senses. Thrower tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrower misses with a low kick. Despite the aggression on Clark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Clark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrower back to the cage. Clark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1# Thrower works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination. Both fighters are breathing heavily. No luck for Thrower with that takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Thrower. Clark throws a front kick aimed at Thrower's knee but Thrower avoids it well. Thrower tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clark manages to circle out of the way. Thrower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrower avoids the head kick by Clark.
#CL# Clark gets tackled into the cage by Thrower. Thrower maintains the clinch. Clark looks to throw an elbow but misses. Clark tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thrower blocks a body shot from Clark. Thrower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boyd Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrower stalling.
Thrower works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.#TD# Thrower jumps into guard, dragging Clark to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrower has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here. Clark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3# Thrower is trying to improve his position. Thrower is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it. An elbow from Clark crashes against the mat.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Clark looks up at the clock and then as Thrower takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thrower manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Clark wants to control but Thrower is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU# Thrower decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrower. Danga de danga de dang - Thrower scores with a four punch combination! Clark throws a head kick but Thrower moves out of range.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Bricks Thrower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Clark misses with a double jab
and Thrower counters with a three punch combo that has Clark backing up. Clark nods at Thrower to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Bricks Thrower showed his dominance in that final round. Well Thrower 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC XIV
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Thrower digs a good body shot into Tay's ribs. Thrower tries to work over Tay's front leg with a kick but Tay checks it. Tay throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease. Tay is looking to land body kicks. A good leg kick by Tay. Tay checks a leg kick. Thrower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Thrower closes the distance and clinches. Tay tries to circle away but Thrower has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrower checks the leg kick. Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thrower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tay misses with a low kick. Tay throws a series of punches but Thrower moves out of range. Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrower circles away quickly and effectively. Tay throws a front kick aimed at Thrower's knee but Thrower avoids it well. Thrower fails with a takedown attempt. A combination from Tay does no damage. #CL2# Thrower closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Thrower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tay backwards. Tay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrower. Thrower throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrower throws an elbow but misses. Tay avoids the elbow strike from Thrower, against the cage.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thrower has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Thrower scores with a hook to the body. Tay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Tay is controlling him. Thrower stalling in the clinch.
Tay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chong Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tay throws a leg kick but Thrower checks it. Thrower fails with the takedown. As Thrower tries to get set, Tay tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrower manages to avoid the attempt. Thrower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thrower looks winded!#T2# Thrower 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. Thrower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tay looks for the body kick but Thrower saw that one coming. Tay misses with a low kick. Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Tay scores with a push kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tay throws a right and a left that both miss. Thrower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tay throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease. Both fighters circling a little - Tay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Tay throws a right hand that Thrower ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrower also avoids with ease. Tay throws a right and a left that both miss. Thrower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A punch combination from Tay misses. Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tay can pounce on him.
Tay connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Thrower! He's out on his feet! Tay rushes in and drops Thrower with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chong Tay! After the fight, Chong Tay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Thrower. Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Thrower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2# It looks like Lukas Green has been cut. Danga de danga de dang - Thrower scores with a four punch combination! Thrower dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Thrower, before circling back to the center of the mat. Thrower throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease. Thrower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thrower misses with the combination.
#T1# A slapping body kick lands there for Green. Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Green shoots in and bounces Thrower off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Thrower pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Thrower throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off. Thrower looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range. Green wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Green rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thrower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy. Green leaning against his opponent.
Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrower's efforts to push away.#TD# Green jumps guard.
Thrower throws a big right hand that misses. Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position. Thrower scoring with punches to the head and body. Green seems keen to control Thrower's posture. Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Green is controlling Thrower's posture.#SUB# Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green is adopting a defensive guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green looking to control but Thrower passes into half guard.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Thrower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Thrower wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. Green is looking to improve his position.
Thrower tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it. Green taking some punishment here, with Thrower in his half guard. Thrower content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2# Thrower decides to return to a standing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lukas Green's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Thrower moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Thrower pulls Green into guard.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Thrower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Thrower slips nicely into half guard.#SU2# Thrower stands up out of the half guard. Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrower tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green shoots in for a takedown but Thrower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Thrower tries to get set, Green tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrower manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Green closes the distance and clinches. Green stalling in the clinch but Thrower improves position. Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him. Green looking to stall.
Green is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Thrower breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Thrower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage. Green is trying to pull guard but Thrower has him pressed against the cage. Thrower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Thrower.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Green missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thrower blocks a body shot from Green. #TD2# Thrower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thrower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Thrower controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself. #ES2# Thrower has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Green is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukas Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Green has a takedown stuffed. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Green blocks the body kick.
#T3# Thrower throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off. Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrower is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Thrower circles away and we're back to standing. Thrower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Thrower throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily. Green appears to be looking for a big counter. Thrower throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing. Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrower circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing. Thrower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well. Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thrower thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him. Thrower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well. #CL# Green moves into the clinch.#T4# Thrower tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage. Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrower after a bit of a struggle. Green goes for a takedown attempt but Thrower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Green moves out of range of the body kick. It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Thrower has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thrower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes. 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! Thrower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Thrower will be more careful next time no doubt. Thrower looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively. Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thrower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Thrower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Thrower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thrower tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Green tries for a takedown but Thrower manages to get underhooks.
Green is pushing Thrower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lukas Green's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Thrower rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Green has Thrower pressed against the cage, preventing Thrower from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Thrower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green can't get the takedown.
Green wants to stall.
Green fails to pull guard.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thrower jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Green tries for a takedown but Thrower manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him. Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thrower smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower misses with a few strikes there.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# Thrower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Green moves in looking to clinch but Thrower pushes him off. Green cracks the inside of Thrower's front leg. Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Thrower is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Thrower pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2# Thrower pushes Green off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Thrower has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Thrower feints a jab promting Green to slip. Thrower then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Green slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Green rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green working aggressively here.
Thrower blocking some punches.
Green is struggling to control the position. Thrower is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks. Lukas Green has scored more points in the clinch so far. Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrower shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Thrower wants to break free but Green has control.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrower slowing the pace effectively. Thrower can't break the clinch.
#BC# Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thrower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Thrower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrower dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A punch combination from Thrower misses. #T3# Thrower misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Thrower does no damage. Thrower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Thrower misses with a body kick. #CL# Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Green wants to clinch. Thrower throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease. Thrower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2# Lukas Green's cut is getting worse. Green walks into a jab.#T4# No luck with that takedown attempt from Green. Thrower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily. Thrower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Thrower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Thrower leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thrower shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well. Green is looking for a counter combo. Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thrower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. As Thrower looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Thrower just gets out of the way. Green swings for the body but Thrower moves out of range.
Lukas Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bricks Thrower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Thrower closes the distance and clinches. Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrower's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Bricks Thrower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Thrower 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC IX
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thrower connects with a combination that backs up Martin Jr into the cage. Thrower lands a flurry of punches that gets past Martin Jr's guard. Martin Jr is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Thrower bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC VII
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaad misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Zaad. Those never looked like landing. No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight. Zaad is looking to chop away at Thrower's legs. Nice body punch from Zaad. Thrower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Zaad lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrower moves forwards but Zaad connects with a nice, crisp jab. Zaad connects with a body shot. Zaad digs a good body shot into Thrower's ribs. Thrower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaad's waist but Zaad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thrower off to one side. Thrower looks winded! Zaad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zaad works Thrower's body with a nice hook. Zaad throws a shot to the body.
Zaad jabs Thrower to the body, keeping him at a distance. Zaad throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Thrower crashing down! Thrower tries to stagger back to his feet but Zaad just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Thrower asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chara Zaad! Chara Zaad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
IFC V
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Thrower. Gregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gregor lands with a hook. Thrower tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thrower throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily. Gregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrower under the eye. Gregor misses with a double jab
and Thrower counters with a one-two to the body. Gregor misses with a hook. Thrower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gregor as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Gregor gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Thrower throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gregor throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Thrower colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Gregor as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Thrower is left battered and dazed whilst Gregor and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
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Event:
IFC III
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrower defends it well. Thrower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thrower.#CUT# It looks like Jon Anderson has been cut.#CL# Thrower has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Thrower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrower. Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Thrower misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Thrower shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thrower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thrower tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thrower blocks it well.#T1# Thrower throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thrower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes. A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thrower is breathing heavily. Thrower fails to land the takedown. Thrower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrower throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range. Thrower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Thrower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely. Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# A big right from Thrower misses. Thrower pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Thrower follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thrower doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Thrower shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Thrower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Anderson wants to counter the offense by Thrower and move into the clinch position. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrower. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thrower fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Thrower missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Anderson feints the counter takedown. Thrower shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thrower gets slowly back to his feet. Anderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3# Thrower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrower. No luck for Thrower with that takedown attempt. Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrower. Thrower closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Thrower pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Anderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thrower blocks it well. Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing. Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Thrower looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range. #T4# Thrower misses with a body shot.
Thrower tries to clinch up. Thrower swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thrower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Thrower throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily. Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrower defends it well. Thrower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson leaves Thrower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Thrower pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jon Anderson'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# Thrower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thrower looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Thrower clinches up against the cage. Thrower's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD# Thrower pulls guard. Anderson trying to control but Thrower is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower seems keen to control Anderson's posture. Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Anderson wants to stand but Thrower is controlling his posture from full guard. Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrower swivels though and keeps the full guard. Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thrower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVR##SU# Thrower decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get! Thrower lands a two punch combo.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL# Thrower moves into range and clinches up with Anderson. Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrower gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.#TD# Thrower pulls guard. Thrower looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# Anderson trying to control but Thrower is working from the bottom. Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrower is retaining full guard. Thrower trying to control the position here. Thrower keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T4# 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. Thrower looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrower, not yet. Anderson wants to control from the top but Thrower keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Thrower lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Thrower moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jon Anderson's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Thrower has taken the fight into the clinch. Anderson taking a breather. Thrower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrower stalling against the cage.
Thrower leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Thrower.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Thrower improves position. #BC# Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrower scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL# Thrower moves into range and clinches up with Anderson. Thrower misses with a knee strike.
#TD# Thrower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thrower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Thrower pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. Anderson wants to control from the top but Thrower keeps moving. #T2# Thrower controlling the position. Anderson won't allow Thrower to sweep him here. Thrower pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrower defends it well.#TD# Thrower shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Thrower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU# Anderson is working an open guard so Thrower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Thrower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.#CUT# That has opened up Jon Anderson's cut even more. Thrower throws a one two combo.
#T4# Thrower throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrower shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Thrower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Thrower thuds a left hand into Anderson's body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thrower is looking to land body kicks. Jon Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bricks Thrower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Thrower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Bricks Thrower showed his dominance in that final round. Well Thrower 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC I
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kostolomac tries to clinch but Thrower is having none of it. Thrower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostolomac can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostolomac. Thrower fails to land the takedown.#CL# Thrower clinches up with Kostolomac and pushes him back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Thrower goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostolomac prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kostolomac gets through Thrower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thrower tries to circle away but Kostolomac has him pinned against the cage. Kostolomac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrower just stands there and leans against the cage. Kostolomac jumps guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Thrower pulls Kostolomac into guard.
#T1# Kostolomac wants to get up but he can't break Thrower's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Thrower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kostolomac's guard. #REVR# Thrower connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Thrower stands up from guard. Let's bang! Thrower stuffs the takedown attempt from Kostolomac. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet. Bricks Thrower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac. Kostolomac is looking to clinch. Kostolomac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrower moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kostolomac lands with a right that hurts Thrower. Thrower looks to clinch but Kostolomac throws a short knee that drops Thrower. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Pero Kostolomac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1# Thrower doesn't manage to clinch there - Berger circles away.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Thrower stalks Berger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berger's face. Berger staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# It looks like Mark Berger has been cut.#TD2# Thrower shoots in and gets a takedown into Berger's guard.#ROC2# Berger is rocked! Thrower is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Oh Berger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Thrower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Berger seems to have got his legs back now. Berger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thrower dives into side control.
Berger wants to get back to his feet. Berger is trying to control Thrower's posture but Thrower avoids it. Thrower working the ground and pound but Berger is defending the strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2# Thrower is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1# Berger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2# Thrower tries for a kimura but Berger is defending well. Thrower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Berger pushes Thrower away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thrower gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Thrower working the ground and pound but Berger is defending the strikes. Berger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2# Thrower decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thrower misses with a low kick. Thrower misses with a double jab
and Berger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Thrower throws a leg kick that is checked and Berger counters with a leg kick. Thrower throws a head kick but Berger moves out of range.
#TD2# Thrower gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2# Thrower looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Thrower looks winded! Berger tries to buck Thrower off but Thrower is having none of it. Thrower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berger keeps working. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Berger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thrower is controlling him well. Thrower throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU2# Thrower decides to stand back up. Thrower steps back and let's Berger get back to his feet. Thrower swings for the body but Berger moves out of range.
Thrower throws a lazy body kick and Berger counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check. Thrower misses with a double jab
and Berger counters with an outside leg kick.
Berger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Berger tries to clinch up. Thrower only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2# Thrower fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berger to the ground. Thrower is now in Berger's guard.#ES# Berger has his feet on Thrower's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##TD2# Thrower drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Berger wants to stand up but Thrower is controlling him. Thrower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Thrower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES# Berger has his feet on Thrower's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2# Thrower drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Berger's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Thrower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Thrower throws a strike but Berger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Berger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Thrower working a defensive guard here.
Berger throws a big right hand that misses. Thrower is controlling Berger's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Berger with a flurry of punches that miss. Berger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thrower pulls Berger in close to prevent any damage. Thrower is breathing heavily. Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES2# Thrower manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2##TD# Berger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Thrower tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Thrower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Thrower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Berger punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SUB# Berger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thrower has worked his arm free - good work by Thrower!
Thrower is trying to get back to half guard. Thrower gets back to half guard.#SUB# Berger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thrower keeps control of the position for the meantime. Thrower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berger. Berger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thrower defending well though. Bricks Thrower has got the better of the ground game so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berger wants to get back to his feet.
Thrower keeping hold of Berger's head, controlling as best he can. 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 Mark Berger will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mark Berger'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing. Berger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Thrower misses with a few strikes there.
Berger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrower.
Berger appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Thrower drives through with a takedown into Berger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Berger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Berger blocks a head kick by Thrower.
#CL# Berger clinches. Thrower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A nice right hand lands inside from Berger. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Berger is trying to trip Thrower. He has hold of a leg but Thrower is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berger persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Thrower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Berger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Berger throws a big elbow that misses. Thrower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thrower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Berger throws an elbow that misses. Thrower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berger's guard. Nice move by Thrower!#REVB##ES# Berger kicks Thrower off and gets to his feet. #T2##CL# Berger closes the distance and pushes Thrower back into the cage. Berger tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrower shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Come on Berger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD# Berger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thrower clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2# Thrower manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrower checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3# Thrower misses with the combination.
Thrower displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Berger scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thrower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Berger tries to move into range but Thrower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2# Berger gets caught napping as Thrower dives in and scores a takedown. Berger manages to retain guard.#T4# Thrower postures up.
#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Berger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thrower tries to break the clinch but Berger is controlling the position. #TD2# Thrower gets control of Berger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thrower will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Thrower working a defensive guard here.
Berger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrower's head. Berger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrower works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Thrower is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berger is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bricks Thrower. I think Thrower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Craft blocks a head kick by Thrower.
Craft is looking for a counter combo. Craft goes for a double leg but Thrower avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thrower continues to drive forward. Thrower throws a series of punches but Craft avoids them all with ease. Craft attempts a counter takedown but Thrower avoids it well and moves away.#KD2# Thrower feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Craft sprawling to the canvas! Craft rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thrower finish him?!
#ROC2# Craft is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Lindsey Craft has been cut.#TD2# Thrower gets a big slam - oh, Craft is out! Craft is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Bricks Thrower!
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