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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Thunder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (0) Thunder
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thunder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thunder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thunder! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Man (2) vs (4) Thunder
Man's coaches at Steel Penn Training Den have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thunder working away.
Thunder taking a breather here.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
Man wants to control but Thunder postures up.
I've been told that Thunder has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Man desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position here.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man 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.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thunder is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man gets back to full guard.
Thunder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (4) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T3#
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (7) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder is not content to let Man control the position.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thunder stops Man from passing to mount.
Thunder is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it. #SUB#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Man is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder is not content to let Man control the position.
Man tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB#
Man in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thunder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rat Man!
In his post fight interview, Rat Man started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Telegin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Telegin drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Telegin (2) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder pulls Telegin in close to prevent any damage.
Telegin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Telegin (5) vs (0) Thunder
Telegin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder wants to control but Telegin postures up.
Telegin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thunder's legs.
Telegin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thunder! Score +2 for reaching mount: Telegin (7) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Telegin wants to take Thunder's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin controlling his opponent.
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB#
Telegin working for a guillotine from mount but Thunder is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Telegin (10) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder trying to control the position but Telegin manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Thunder right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Telegin has got one arm under Thunder's chin. This could be trouble... Thunder trying to control the other hand but Telegin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Thunder has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Telegin!
Sergey Telegin gave a mention to Neon Zombie -Laundry 20% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Thunder pulls Chai into guard.
#SUB#
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thunder is tightening it up a little... Chai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Distant Thunder!
An out of breath Distant Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Thunder pulls guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Thunder has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (2) Chai
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Thunder can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it. #T2#
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T3#
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
#T4#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Thunder trying to control here.
#T6#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Chai trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder is being controlled here.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Chai working away.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai content just to control the position here.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thunder tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Thunder is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thunder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thunder! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Thunder is stalling in the full guard.
Thunder trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Chai pulls Thunder in close to prevent any damage.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thunder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Chai wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Chai gets full guard.#SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T14#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Chai has control of Thunder's left arm, preventing Thunder from doing any damage.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 4.
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Destroyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (0) Thunder
Destroyer forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder manages to get to full guard.
Destroyer advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Destroyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Destroyer eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Thunder manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Destroyer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Destroyer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (5) vs (0) Thunder
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Thunder manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Destroyer.
Destroyer pushes down on Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Destroyer trying to control from Thunder's half guard. Thunder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Destroyer passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Destroyer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunder wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy.
Thunder is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Destroyer is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destroyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destroyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thunder working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
#T4#
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder controls Destroyer momentarily but Destroyer frees himself.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder pulls Destroyer in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
#T6#
Thunder is controlling Destroyer's trapped leg to prevent Destroyer from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Destroyer preventing the sweep.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Thunder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Destroyer is now in half guard.
Thunder is positioning himself well to prevent Destroyer advancing to mount.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard. #T8#
Destroyer is really struggling to control Thunder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Destroyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thunder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Thunder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Destroyer seems content to control.
Thunder trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
Thunder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Destroyer is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Destroyer is taking a breather. Thunder 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.
Destroyer is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #T11##SUB#
Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunder sees it coming and defends easily.
Destroyer is taking a breather. Thunder 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.
Thunder is not content to let Destroyer control the position.#SUB#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T12#
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Destroyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura here.
Destroyer is stalling here. Thunder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Destroyer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thunder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Destroyer (5) vs (4) Thunder#T13#
Destroyer wants to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder taking a breather here.
Destroyer looking for a sweep but Thunder has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Destroyer (5) vs (6) Thunder
Thunder controlling his opponent. #T14#
Thunder wants to take Destroyer's back but he can't do it this time.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Destroyer is squirming around nicely.
Destroyer stops Thunder from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 6 to 5.
An out of breath Distant Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Thunder pushes Marden up against the cage in a clinch.
Marden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. Marden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Thunder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden 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.
Thunder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marden is trying to hold Thunder in close to prevent damage but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.
Marden wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Thunder stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Marden
Thunder controlling from mount.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden gets back to full guard.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (5) vs (2) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (5) Marden
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (7) vs (5) Marden
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away. #T3#
Marden wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thunder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (10) vs (5) Marden
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.
Marden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marden tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Thunder seems content to control.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (10) vs (7) Marden#SUB#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Thunder 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.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is trying to keep Marden in close.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (10) vs (10) Marden#T6##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thunder, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB2#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden trying to work for an americana but Thunder has managed to regain full guard.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunder trying to control here.
Marden trying to advance position but Thunder counters by regaining guard.
Marden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thunder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (12) vs (10) Marden
Marden keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to improve his position but instead Thunder has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder controlling the action here.
Thunder prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Thunder trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thunder postures up.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marden keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #T11#
Marden wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thunder uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (15) vs (10) Marden
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Thunder is looking to advance position but Marden won't allow it.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (15) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
Marden pushing down on Thunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Marden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thunder reverses the position - he's now on top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (17) vs (12) Marden
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T14##SUB2#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (20) vs (12) Marden
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 20 to 12.
Distant Thunder very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 45 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Thunder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thunder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thunder escapes and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Thunder
Thunder controlling from side mount.
Breaker is not content to let Thunder control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thunder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Breaker is looking to control Thunder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Thunder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it.
Breaker gets back to full guard.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Breaker is looking for a triangle here but Thunder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (8) Thunder
Thunder tries to advance to mount but Breaker denies him.
Thunder trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #T6#
Breaker prevents Thunder from improving position.
Thunder wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Thunder advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (10) Thunder
Thunder trying to control but Breaker is having none of it. #T7#
Breaker has given up his back. Will we see Thunder going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Breaker (0) vs (13) Thunder
Breaker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Breaker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (13) Thunder
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Breaker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Breaker has Thunder in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (15) Thunder#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Breaker trying to control the position.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #T9#
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.#SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Thunder postures up.
Breaker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thunder is now in half guard.
Thunder is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.#T10#
Thunder moves into full mount! Breaker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (18) Thunder
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Breaker is looking to get to half guard.
Thunder tries to control but Breaker wriggling away. #T11#
Thunder prevents Breaker from getting the reversal.
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Thunder controlling his opponent.
Breaker gets back to half guard.
Thunder is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Breaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Thunder pushes down on Breaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thunder controlling the action here.#T13#
Breaker is trying to maintain the position but Thunder is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (21) Thunder
Thunder just content to control the position.
Thunder trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #T14#
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder happy to just control the position for now.
Breaker tries to buck Thunder off but Thunder is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 21 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Distant Thunder made sure he mentioned Heavy Metal Drugs, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thunder tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Thunder#SUB#
Silverio is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Thunder
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Thunder#T1#
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Silverio avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands.
Silverio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Silverio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thunder is in real trouble here. Silverio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Silverio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Thunder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thunder showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Thunder
Tidd trying to control from the bottom.
Tidd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tidd pulls Thunder in to control the position.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tidd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tidd wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd is controlling Thunder's posture.
Tidd is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Tidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thunder controls the pace.#T2#
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Tidd has Thunder pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder postures up.
Tidd controlling the position.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunder stands and throws Tidd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (0) vs (5) Thunder#T4#
A lull in the action here as Thunder stalls from top position.
Tidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tidd struggling a bit here.
Tidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunder's best efforts.
Thunder not doing much here.
Tidd is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard. #T5#
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Thunder controlling the action here.#T6#
Tidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tidd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Tidd is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tidd trying to control the position here.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd has control of Thunder's left arm, preventing Thunder from doing any damage.
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Thunder trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (5) Thunder#T9#
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
Tidd is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Tidd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Thunder wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder is controlling Tidd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.#T12#
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Tidd stalling. #T13##SUB#
Tidd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Tidd eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tidd's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (2) vs (9) Thunder
Tidd staying busy and making it hard for Thunder to control.
Thunder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thunder not allowing Tidd to control his hands. #T14#
Tidd is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tidd.
Tidd trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd prevents Thunder from getting a body triangle.
Tidd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 9 to 2.
Distant Thunder very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 376
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thunder successfully pulls guard.
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thunder has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Steel is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thunder is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Steel prevents Thunder from improving his position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Thunder#T3#
Thunder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but Thunder doesn't allow it.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thunder tries to control Steel's body but Steel pushes him off. Thunder squirms to his side and now Steel has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Thunder#T4#
Steel keeps control of the position as Thunder tries to break free.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thunder tries to break free.
I would not like to be Thunder right now.
Thunder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Thunder is trying to break free.
Thunder trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip. #T6#
I would not like to be Thunder right now.
Thunder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Thunder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thunder trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Thunder wants to escape the position.
Steel has good solid back control here. #T7#
Thunder just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling well, preventing Thunder from escaping the position.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Steel working for a choke but Thunder is defending well. #SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel controls the position.
Thunder just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling from the back.#T10#
Thunder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Thunder tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thunder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thunder for a finish.
Thunder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Steel is trying to stick to Thunder's back but Thunder is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thunder. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Thunder
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder controlling from the top position. #T12#
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunder is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Thunder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 62 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pancake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunder trying to hold on to Pancake's head to control him but Pancake postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder won't allow Pancake to pass to mount.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Pancake uses his free foot to push down on Thunder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thunder. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Thunder
Pancake controlling his opponent.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pancake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Pancake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thunder is now in Pancake's guard. A big mistake from Pancake there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Thunder#T2#
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself. #T3#
Pancake keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Pancake wants to control but Thunder passes easily into half guard.
Thunder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (5) Thunder#SUB2#
Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Thunder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Thunder swings around for an armbar but Pancake sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thunder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (5) Thunder#SUB#
Pancake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (7) Thunder
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Pancake is pulling down on Thunder's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunder, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Pancake keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Thunder defends easily.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Thunder defends easily.
#T8#
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder is looking to pass into half guard but Pancake pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pancake is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (7) Thunder
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake stands and throws Thunder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (12) vs (7) Thunder#SUB#
Pancake swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (12) vs (9) Thunder#T9#
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake looking to control.
#SUB#
Thunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard. #T11##SUB#
Pancake has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake is pulling down on Thunder's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Thunder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #T13#
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pancake pulls Thunder in to control the position.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T14#
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pancake has an active guard here but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thunder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thunder as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Thunder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thunder showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder is controlling the pace.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Thunder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Thunder#SUB#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Thunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard. #T2#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thunder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thunder's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (4) Thunder#SUB#
Thunder is in a bad position with Johnson working for a choke. Thunder manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (6) Thunder#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Thunder passes into half guard.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Thunder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Johnson moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (9) Thunder
Thunder controls the position.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thunder trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Thunder trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Thunder has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (6) vs (11) Thunder
Johnson has given up his back here. Will Thunder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (6) vs (14) Thunder
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (14) Thunder
Thunder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Thunder controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (16) Thunder
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Thunder has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (19) Thunder
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Thunder's attempts to control the action.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Thunder has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (8) vs (22) Thunder
Will Thunder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thunder has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Thunder trying to control.
Thunder doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (22) Thunder#SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunder has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (24) Thunder
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Thunder defends easily.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to hit a sweep here but Thunder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (10) vs (27) Thunder#T12#
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thunder is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (10) vs (30) Thunder
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunder fails to move to back control.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 30 to 10.
Distant Thunder took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Heavy Metal Drugs for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 367
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Laperierre has hold of one of Thunder's legs. Thunder is fighting the takedown attempt but Laperierre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Thunder
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Thunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
Thunder stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Thunder
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Thunder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thunder prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Let's hope that Thunder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laperierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thunder trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laperierre is looking to reverse the position.
Thunder slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laperierre, who protects the arm well.
Laperierre tries to buck Thunder off but Thunder is having none of it.#T3#
Laperierre stops Thunder from passing to mount.
Laperierre tries to buck Thunder off but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thunder controls the position.
Thunder wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
Laperierre is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre looking for a sweep but Thunder has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (2) vs (7) Thunder
Laperierre tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.#T5#
Thunder wants to take Laperierre's back here but Laperierre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thunder tries to take his opponent's back but Laperierre turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (7) Thunder
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunder holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre postures up.
#T7#
Thunder has control of Laperierre's left arm, preventing Laperierre from doing any damage.
Thunder is continuing to stall.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Thunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (9) Thunder#T8#
Thunder trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laperierre working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
#T9##SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laperierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Thunder is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Thunder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (4) vs (12) Thunder
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Thunder wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre regains half guard.
Thunder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laperierre! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (4) vs (15) Thunder
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Thunder with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Thunder works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (4) vs (18) Thunder#T13#
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking for the choke from the back position but Laperierre is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Thunder looking for the RNC.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
Thunder not allowing Laperierre to control his hands. #T14#
Laperierre is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre rolls, trying to escape but Thunder keeps control of the position.
Thunder is looking to control Laperierre but Laperierre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thunder looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 18 to 4.
Distant Thunder made sure to mention his sponsor, Heavy Metal Drugs in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jafar jumps guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder advances to half guard.
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jafar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar has his hands clasped together around Thunder's back. He's all about the action.
Thunder trying to control the pace. #T2#
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T3#
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thunder trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T4#
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder postures up.
Thunder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunder trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #T5#
Jafar is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Thunder is pushing down on Jafar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jafar is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thunder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (3) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (3) vs (2) Jafar#T7#
Jafar is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jafar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jafar is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Thunder controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thunder wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well. #T8#
Jafar trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position. #SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Thunder tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thunder tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunder's thigh. Thunder counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T11#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?#T12#
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jafar seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #T13#
Jafar stalling. #SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar is taking a breather. Thunder 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.
Thunder is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (5) vs (2) Jafar
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Thunder postures up.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thunder in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Distant Thunder waved his t-shirt featuring Heavy Metal Drugs's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thunder rushes O Reilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Reilly wants to take the fight to the mat but Thunder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
O Reilly manages to pull guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly is looking to sweep but instead, Thunder has passed into half guard.
O Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
O Reilly is pulling down on Thunder's head to control his posture. #T1#
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly seems keen to control Thunder's posture.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Thunder#T2#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunder is trying to control the position but O Reilly postures up. #T3#
Thunder has O Reilly pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Reilly passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder is positioning himself well to prevent O Reilly advancing to mount.
Well, if O Reilly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Thunder wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
Well, if O Reilly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Thunder is concentrating on defense, preventing O Reilly from advancing position.
O Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Reilly prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
O Reilly content to control rather than advance.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8##SUB#
O Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Thunder defends it.
Thunder trying to control but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
Thunder trying to control here.
O Reilly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly is taking a breather. Thunder 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.#T10#
O Reilly continues to stall.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thunder trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunder tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.#T11#
O Reilly controlling the action here.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?#T12#
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Thunder trying to control here.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
O Reilly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (5) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder is trying desperately to improve position.
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
O Reilly tries to control but Thunder wriggling away.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Patty O Reilly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thunder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Thunder
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thunder works to advance to full mount. Jafar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (6) Thunder
Jafar can't escape the position.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder takes Jafar's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (9) Thunder
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thunder keeps control of the position easily here as Jafar tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Jafar right now.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
It looks like Thunder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Jafar tries to break free.
Thunder is not going to allow Jafar to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Thunder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip. #T3#
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.#SUB2#
Jafar fending off the submission attempt from Thunder.
Jafar is in bad spot here.
#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thunder has the hooks in. Jafar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thunder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Will Thunder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Jafar trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip.
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jafar wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jafar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jafar is really stuck here.
#T7##SUB2#
Thunder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jafar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Distant Thunder!
Distant Thunder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heavy Metal Drugs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 38 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Thunder has hold of one of Breaker's legs. Breaker is fighting the takedown attempt but Thunder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
Thunder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thunder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Breaker is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Breaker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thunder has passed into half guard!
Thunder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Breaker#T3#
Thunder is looking to work his way around to Breaker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder wants to take Breaker's back here but Breaker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Thunder looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Breaker stops Thunder from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thunder is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Thunder not doing much here.
Breaker trying to hold on to Thunder's head to control him but Thunder postures up.
Breaker is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Thunder seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Breaker has recovered full guard.
Thunder pushes down on Breaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Breaker gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Breaker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thunder stacks Breaker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (8) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker is trying to escape the position but Thunder is controlling the position.
Breaker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thunder presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (10) vs (0) Breaker#T9#
Thunder wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (13) vs (0) Breaker
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thunder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Breaker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Thunder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thunder has the hooks in. Breaker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Breaker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Thunder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thunder has the hooks in. Breaker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Breaker prevents Thunder from getting a body triangle.
Thunder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thunder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Thunder controlling well, preventing Breaker from escaping the position.
Thunder wants to control the position but Breaker frees himself and scrambles - Thunder manages to regain control in side control.
Breaker trying to control but Thunder flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (16) vs (0) Breaker
Thunder is riding his opponent, not letting Breaker buck him off. #T13#
Breaker trying to control the action but Thunder just sinks the hooks in.
Breaker tries to break free.
#T14##SUB#
Thunder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Breaker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Breaker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thunder wants to control the position but Breaker frees himself and scrambles - Thunder manages to regain control in side control.
Thunder looking to control but instead Breaker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (19) vs (0) Breaker
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Distant Thunder waved his t-shirt featuring Heavy Metal Drugs's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bremner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bremner goes for a takedown attempt but Thunder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Thunder has hold of one of Bremner's legs. Bremner is fighting the takedown attempt but Thunder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (2) Bremner#SUB#
Bremner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to control Bremner's posture but Bremner avoids it.
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bremner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thunder wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bremner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner stands and throws Thunder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (8) Bremner#T2#
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder is looking to regain half guard here but Bremner keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunder is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Thunder is looking to regain half guard here but Bremner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bremner tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bremner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thunder struggling a bit here.#T4#
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bremner controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bremner trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bremner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well. #T5#
Thunder is not content to let Bremner control the position. #SUB2#
Bremner swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (8) Bremner
Thunder wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thunder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (10) Bremner
Thunder controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself. #T6#
Bremner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thunder's guard.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder trying to control here.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
Bremner is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now. #T7#
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bremner is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it. #T8#
Bremner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Thunder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Thunder is positioning himself well to prevent Bremner advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for submissions but instead, Thunder has regained full guard.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass. #T9#
Bremner stands and throws Thunder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (4) vs (13) Bremner
Thunder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder keeping hold of Bremner's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Bremner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thunder's guard.
Bremner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Bremner is very close to passing his half guard.
Bremner controlling the action here.
Bremner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Thunder is pressing down on Bremner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bremner pushes down on Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bremner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (4) vs (16) Bremner
Bremner can't control as he wanted to and Thunder manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Thunder trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
Thunder is not content to let Bremner control the position.#SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12#
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (8) vs (16) Bremner
Bremner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bremner is trying to control but can't.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Thunder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well. #T13#
Bremner is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a triangle here but Thunder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (11) vs (16) Bremner
Thunder wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy. #T14#
Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bremner manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner wins on points by 16 to 11.
Jaxon Bremner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thunder down to the mat. Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (0) vs (2) Alvarez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Thunder wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Thunder is working to get back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to take Thunder's back here but Thunder is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (8) Alvarez#T1#
Alvarez fails to advance to Thunder's back.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez fails to advance to Thunder's back.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thunder turns into him and now he's in Alvarez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (8) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Alvarez controlling Thunder's posture.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Thunder's head to control his posture. #T3#
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Thunder is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder stalling.
Thunder wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Alvarez trying to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.
Thunder wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Thunder tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Thunder trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thunder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Alvarez is pulling down on Thunder's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunder, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9##SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Thunder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thunder trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T10#
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez seems keen to control Thunder's posture.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (10) Alvarez
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thunder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (13) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thunder tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Thunder struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#T13#
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well. #SUB2#
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (13) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez is continuing to stall.#T14#
Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Thunder has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thunder jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (7) vs (13) Alvarez
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 13 to 7.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunder is trying to pull guard but Imanari has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Thunder successfully pulls guard.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Imanari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder has an active guard here but Imanari has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Let's hope that Imanari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Imanari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Imanari is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Imanari is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Imanari is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is controlling Imanari's trapped leg to prevent Imanari from advancing to side control.
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Imanari is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder trying to hold on to Imanari's head to control him but Imanari postures up.
Imanari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Imanari wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder wants to control the action here but instead Imanari manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Imanari
Thunder wants to control but Imanari is having none of it.
Thunder has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (0) vs (6) Imanari
Imanari is controlling the position but Thunder somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Imanari is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thunder reverses the position - he's now on top in Imanari's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (6) Imanari
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Imanari 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.
Thunder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Imanari is pulling down on Thunder's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Imanari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Thunder is pushing down on Imanari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imanari is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Imanari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Imanari tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Imanari manages to get to full guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imanari is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Imanari wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thunder wants to take a breather but Imanari is having none of it.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Imanari is defending well.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Imanari is still trying to improve position.
Thunder trying to control from Imanari's half guard. Imanari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Thunder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Imanari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Imanari has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (8) Imanari#T12#
Thunder looking to control.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imanari controls the pace.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Thunder working a defensive guard but Imanari manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (11) Imanari
Thunder is looking for a sweep.
Thunder is letting Imanari control him for a moment.
Thunder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Imanari is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Thunder trying to control but Imanari postures up.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 11 to 2.
Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 29 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Breaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Breaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Breaker wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura here.
Breaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder is squirming around, avoiding Breaker's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker wants to take his opponent's back but Thunder doesn't allow it.
Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape. #T1##SUB#
Breaker wants to finish this one by submission but Thunder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Breaker.
Breaker trying to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunder sees it coming and defends easily.
Thunder trying to hold on to Breaker's head to control him but Breaker postures up.
Thunder is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Breaker is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg. #SUB#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
Thunder trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder moves into full guard.
Thunder controlling Breaker's posture.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Breaker is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Breaker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thunder is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Breaker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thunder reverses the position - he's now on top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (5) vs (2) Thunder
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet. #T5#
Thunder is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breaker is in trouble now - Thunder has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (5) Thunder
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunder looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Thunder controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Thunder with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thunder avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunder trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder controlling his opponent. #T8#
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Thunder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Thunder controlling from the full mount.
Breaker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Breaker (5) vs (8) Thunder
Thunder biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Breaker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thunder.
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Thunder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thunder doesn't have the hooks in and Breaker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (8) Thunder
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunder has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (10) Thunder
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11##SUB#
Breaker looking for a guillotine here but Thunder defends easily.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thunder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Thunder slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder wants to pass to mount but Breaker is defending the position. #T13#
Well, if Thunder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder is taking a breather. Breaker 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.
Thunder trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Breaker wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 10 to 7.
Distant Thunder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heavy Metal Drugs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder clinches up with Tzien and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tzien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thunder passes Tzien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tzien trying to control from the bottom.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzien keeps working. #SUB#
Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Tzien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzien is looking to improve his position.
Thunder tries to pass to full mount but Tzien defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tzien is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Thunder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tzien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder stays in close to Tzien's body and controls the position. #T2#
Thunder wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
Thunder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tzien manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (0) vs (2) Tzien
Tzien passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Tzien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thunder desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Tzien is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Thunder tries to roll over but Tzien keeps him under control.
Tzien wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Tzien working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunder's thigh. Thunder counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thunder is trying to hold Tzien in close to prevent damage but Tzien has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
Thunder wants to improve his position but instead Tzien has moved into half guard.
Tzien sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tzien wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzien is working away from the top position though.
Thunder is looking to get back to full guard here but Tzien has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (5) Tzien
Thunder wants to control but Tzien postures up.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzien pulls his head out easily.
Thunder gets full guard.
Tzien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunder is controlling Tzien's posture.
Tzien is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Tzien postures up.
Tzien stays in close to Thunder's body and controls the position.
Tzien passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Tzien seems content to control.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet.
Tzien looking to sit in guard and control but Thunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (5) Tzien
Tzien is pulling down on Thunder's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunder, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Thunder looking to improve position, pressing down on Tzien's thigh with his hand. Tzien seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Thunder paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Thunder's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Tzien picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hratch Tzien!
A very excited looking Hratch Tzien rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 28 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Thunder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thunder lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thunder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Breaker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker preventing the sweep.
Breaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Thunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (2) Breaker#T1#
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder is looking to advance position but Breaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (4) vs (6) Breaker
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breaker trying to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Breaker trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker is looking to pass Thunder's guard but actually Thunder recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder controls Breaker momentarily but Breaker frees himself. #T4#
Thunder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Breaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breaker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Thunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (6) vs (6) Breaker
Thunder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB2#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thunder is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (9) vs (6) Breaker#T6#
Breaker wants to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thunder is trying to control the action in half guard but Breaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Breaker is defending well.
Thunder trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to advance to full mount but Breaker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Breaker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Breaker. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (12) vs (6) Breaker
Thunder tries to move to mount but Breaker blocks the move with his legs.
Breaker gets back to half guard.#T8#
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thunder looking to pass the guard. #T9##SUB2#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #SUB2#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
Thunder pushes down on Breaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Thunder seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Breaker wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Thunder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thunder.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder uses his free foot to push down on Breaker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Breaker. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (15) vs (6) Breaker#SUB#
Thunder working for a guillotine from mount but Breaker is in no mood to give up.
Thunder fails to move to back control. #T12#
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Thunder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Breaker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thunder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape. #T13#
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14##SUB#
Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Thunder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunder is pressing down on Breaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Breaker is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Distant Thunder very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 38 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Sakuraba in a clinch.
#TD#
Thunder pulls Sakuraba into guard.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba stands and throws Thunder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Sakuraba
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (3) Sakuraba#T1##SUB#
Thunder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba has control of Thunder's left arm, preventing Thunder from doing any damage.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
#T2#
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
Thunder is pushing down on Sakuraba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakuraba is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakuraba trying to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Thunder is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Thunder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba has his hands clasped together around Thunder's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thunder is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sakuraba wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sakuraba is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunder.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder trying to advance position but Sakuraba counters by regaining guard.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving. #T5#
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Thunder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sakuraba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sakuraba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sakuraba! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (2) vs (7) Sakuraba
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba staying calm.#T7#
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba taking a breather here.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T8#
Thunder tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba just content to control the position.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba controls the position from side control.
Sakuraba working away.#T9#
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #T10#
Sakuraba is stalling here. Thunder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thunder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (6) vs (7) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is trying to control Thunder's posture but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder wants to control for a moment but Sakuraba uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sakuraba has his hands clasped together around Thunder's back. He's all about the action.
Thunder is stalling here. Sakuraba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thunder seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sakuraba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (6) vs (11) Sakuraba
Sakuraba taking a breather here. #T11#
Sakuraba has control of an arm but Thunder manages to advance to Sakuraba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (10) vs (11) Sakuraba
Thunder not allowing Sakuraba to control his hands.
Will Thunder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sakuraba has hold of Thunder's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Sakuraba trying to control but not successfully.
Thunder tries to keep control of the position but Sakuraba is staying busy.#SUB#
Sakuraba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thunder.
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sakuraba wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Sakuraba tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thunder fails to advance to Sakuraba's back. #T14##SUB#
Thunder moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sakuraba has worked his arm free - good work by Sakuraba!
Thunder trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Ishiihara Sakuraba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Yukinobu misses with a double jab.
Yukinobu slips under a jab from Thunder.
Yukinobu counters with a body kick.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Yukinobu moved out of range.
Thunder digs a good hook to Yukinobu's body.
Yukinobu lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand. #TD2#
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yukinobu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yukinobu working away.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yukinobu pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Yukinobu.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Yukinobu is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yukinobu pulls his head out easily.
Yukinobu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yukinobu dominating with strikes here.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Yukinobu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yukinobu landing shots from mount.
Thunder regains half guard.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder is looking to get back to full guard here but Yukinobu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thunder prevents Yukinobu from standing back up.
Thunder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yukinobu's head.
Thunder is keen to just control but Yukinobu is a slippery customer.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Yukinobu defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thunder passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder wants to take Yukinobu's back here but Yukinobu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Yukinobu is trying to stand up.
Yukinobu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yukinobu won't allow Thunder to pass to mount.
Yukinobu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yukinobu is looking to get back to is feet but Thunder passes into side control.
Thunder tries to move to mount but Yukinobu blocks the move with his legs.
Thunder throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yukinobu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Yukinobu.#T4#
Thunder tries to control but Yukinobu manages to take his back.
Yukinobu scores with punches and elbows.
Thunder rolls, trying to escape but Yukinobu keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Thunder fending off the submission attempt from Yukinobu.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Yukinobu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thunder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nice strikes from Yukinobu there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yukinobu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Yukinobu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Yukinobu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder throws a front kick aimed at Yukinobu's knee but Yukinobu avoids it well.
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder walks into a jab.
Yukinobu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Yukinobu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thunder on his heels. He'll look to pass Thunder's guard now, I'm sure.
Yukinobu distracts Thunder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Thunder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yukinobu defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Yukinobu defends easily.
Yukinobu scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukinobu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Thunder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yukinobu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunder.
Yukinobu working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Thunder tries to buck Yukinobu off but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Thunder is working hard here to advance position.
Thunder is not content to let Yukinobu control the position. #SUB2#
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well. #SUB2#
Yukinobu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thunder is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Yukinobu grinds an elbow into Thunder's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yukinobu landing strikes.
Yukinobu working the head with strikes.
Yukinobu cracks Thunder with a big right hand but Thunder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thunder parries the strikes from Yukinobu easily there. Yukinobu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thunder to escape.
Yukinobu trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder is looking for a sweep.
Thunder dodges the ground and pound from Yukinobu.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yukinobu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Yukinobu throwing strikes but Thunder manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yukinobu is trying to get back to half guard.
Yukinobu struggling a bit here.
Yukinobu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder prevents Yukinobu from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yukinobu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Yukinobu keeps moving.
Thunder prevents Yukinobu from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder dives in and grabs Yukinobu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yukinobu pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
Yukinobu wants to counter with a clinch but Thunder pushes him away.
Yukinobu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thunder swivels and escapes.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yukinobu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder scores with a punch to the head.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunder attempts a counter takedown but Yukinobu avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Yukinobu drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder has his foot on Yukinobu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yukinobu works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder has momentary wrist control but Yukinobu slips an elbow through the middle.
Yukinobu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Thunder pushes a forearm under Yukinobu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yukinobu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Distant Thunder!
After the big win, Distant Thunder made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Heavy Metal Drugs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SFL 137 | Aloha
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thunder throws an off balance right hand
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Thunder.
Alzate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzate.
Thunder attempts a counter takedown but Alzate avoids it well and moves away.
Thunder looks to land a combination. Alzate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thunder misses with a hook
letting Alzate counter with a right hand.
Thunder lands a head shot.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate wants to land a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Alzate moved out of range nicely.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Thunder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thunder avoids the head kick by Alzate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Alzate catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Alzate moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Alzate lands a head shot.#T1#
Thunder tries for a takedown but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alzate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Alzate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thunder.
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzate is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
A lazy body kick from Thunder
and Alzate counters with a low kick, right behind Thunder 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Alzate throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Alzate checks it
and Alzate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunder thinking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder throws a leg kick but Alzate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.#TD#
Thunder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alzate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alzate is working away from the top position though.
Thunder is controlling Alzate's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Alzate passes to full mount!
Thunder tries to reverse the position but Alzate maintains control.
Alzate looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thunder manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Alzate is working for a submission of some sort.
Thunder tries to roll over but Alzate keeps him under control.#T4#
Thunder trying to control but Alzate postures up.
Thunder is trying to control but Alzate manages to pass to mount!
Thunder is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunder gets back to half guard.
Alzate is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Alzate moved out of range nicely.
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Alzate.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Alzate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzate.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Alzate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzate tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Thunder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alzate won't be happy with that.
Alzate sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alzate moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Alzate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Alzate is keeping the position.
Thunder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Alzate.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alzate is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Thunder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alzate has picked Thunder up and slammed him! Thunder can't keep hold of the triangle and Alzate manages to pass to side control!
Thunder is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Alzate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alzate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Alzate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thunder wants to control but Alzate postures up.
Alzate wants to stand but Thunder has his arm trapped.
Thunder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thunder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alzate is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.#SUB2#
Alzate is looking for a kimura here.
Thunder wants to control but Alzate is keeping busy.
Alzate works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Thunder looks to land a body kick but Alzate moved away.#CL#
Thunder rushes Alzate and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder digs a right hand into Alzate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alzate's gas tank.
Alzate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder tries a body shot but Alzate blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Alzate fails to land.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alzate lands a right hand.
Thunder tries to work over Alzate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alzate or not. #T1#
Alzate blocks a body shot from Thunder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Alzate blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
#BC#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder throws a jab when Alzate was well out of range.
Nice shot by Thunder.
Alzate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder misses with an uppercut
and Alzate counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzate counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzate misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Thunder throws a head kick but Alzate moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder throws a series of strikes that have Alzate backpedaling.
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunder has time to react.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alzate tries a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
Alzate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzate. That did some damage!
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thunder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Good work by Alzate as he checks the leg kick.
Thunder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzate counters with a good low kick that Thunder was not able to check.
Alzate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Alzate there.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder backing away here, and Alzate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Thunder tries to clinch up but Alzate circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alzate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick from Alzate.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Alzate was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzate feints a counter leg kick.
Thunder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thunder swings widly with a right hand
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Distant Thunder.
I think Alzate 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SFL 130 | Emminence
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a head kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Thunder.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder with a nice cross.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph keeps it at a distance.
Thunder misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Thunder wants to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thunder trying to advance position but Gro Ulfimph counters by regaining guard.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder pushes down on Gro Ulfimph's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Thunder moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph sneaks back into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Thunder to pass to mount.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get to full guard.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gro Ulfimph is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Gro Ulfimph taking a break here but Thunder is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Distant Thunder 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.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Thunder catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild body kick that Thunder sees coming a mile off.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gro Ulfimph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a poor cross that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an outside leg kick.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a low kick but Thunder moves his leg out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder wants to clinch.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder goes for a double leg but Gro Ulfimph avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gro Ulfimph continues to drive forward.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gro Ulfimph.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thunder's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder wants to slow Gro Ulfimph down by chopping away at his legs.
Thunder connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunder misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
A short body shot lands from Thunder as the two fighters clinch.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thunder misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder is leaning against Gro Ulfimph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gro Ulfimph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder is trying to force a seperation but Gro Ulfimph has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder tries to break free but Gro Ulfimph pushes him back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph as the two fighters clinch.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph is working Thunder over against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Gro Ulfimph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gro Ulfimph is retaining full guard.
Thunder passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Thunder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a low kick but Thunder moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gro Ulfimph doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a stiff left hand from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder lands with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Thunder strikes.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gro Ulfimph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunder is out of range and Gro Ulfimph settles back down.
Gro Ulfimph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gro Ulfimph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gro Ulfimph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thunder tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Thunder does no damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by clinching up but Thunder breaks away and moves out of range.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
Gro Ulfimph is working Thunder over against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Thunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thunder gets through Gro Ulfimph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph as the two fighters clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Thunder. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thunder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gro Ulfimph not allowing Thunder to control his hands.
Thunder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thunder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Nice work there by Thunder.
Thunder stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thunder wants to control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him busy.
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thunder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gro Ulfimph 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Thunder slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Thunder rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gro Ulfimph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph delivers a nice body kick.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thunder misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
Thunder misses with a hook.#CL#
Thunder moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder blocking some punches.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thunder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder. #T3##TD2#
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has an active guard here but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard but Thunder has mounted him!#SUB#
Thunder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.
Gro Ulfimph is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder misses the body punch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand. #CL#
Thunder darts in and clinches Gro Ulfimph up against the cage.#BC#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph flicks out a counter leg kick but Thunder steps away.
Thunder fakes the leg kick and cracks Gro Ulfimph in the body.
Thunder looks to clinch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Thunder thumps Gro Ulfimph with a low kick.
Thunder cracks Gro Ulfimph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunder feints and then cracks Gro Ulfimph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Gro Ulfimph works Thunder's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Thunder rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.#CL#
Thunder pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder wants a takedown but no success here.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Distant Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a straight right hand.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thunder. #SUB#
Thunder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gro Ulfimph rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thunder's guard! Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thunder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Gro Ulfimph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gro Ulfimph advances to full mount.
Gro Ulfimph controlling from mount.
Thunder gets back to half guard.
Thunder is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard. #REVR#
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Distant Thunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gro Ulfimph.#SUB#
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gro Ulfimph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Gro Ulfimph.#T4#
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Thunder is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
Thunder tries to bench press Gro Ulfimph off him but Gro Ulfimph keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thunder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Distant Thunder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thunder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
McCain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder gets through McCain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCain wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder feints and then cracks McCain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCain down.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position. #BC#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
McCain moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCain doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunder.
Thunder connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCain. McCain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder checks a leg kick.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
McCain misses with a hook.
Thunder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder slips a straight right by McCain.
Thunder thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCain checks a leg kick.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Thunder feints and as McCain raises his hands in defense, Thunder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder stops McCain from standing up.
Thunder passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##ES2#
McCain pushes Thunder off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCain.
Thunder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Thunder misses with a looping right.#CL#
Thunder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCain, pushing him back against the cage.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
McCain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder scores with a nice body kick.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
Thunder wants to clinch.#T3#
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
Thunder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thunder tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain digs a good body shot into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCain throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCain. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
McCain misses with a looping left.
Thunder lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for McCain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
McCain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for McCain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Thunder.
Thunder moves out of range as McCain strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
McCain's corner calls for a 1-2. McCain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good leg kick by Thunder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCain misses with a straight left. #TD#
McCain tries to sprawl but Thunder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCain is trying to stand up here but Thunder is controlling him well. #ES2#
McCain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCain throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Distant Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder's head.#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
McCain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.
McCain dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
#BC#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder's head.
A leg kick checked by Thunder.
McCain throws a leg kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder slips under a jab from McCain.
Thunder tries to clinch but McCain is having none of it.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
McCain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCain slips a jab from Thunder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain! But no joy.
McCain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Thunder checks a leg kick.
McCain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by McCain as he checks the leg kick.
McCain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Thunder misses.
McCain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunder's head backwards.
Thunder throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCain. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Thunder throws a leg kick but McCain sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
McCain misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Thunder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thunder lands in his opponent's guard.
McCain throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thunder trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Thunder prevents McCain from getting back to his feet.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##ES2#
McCain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thunder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
McCain throws out a counter right but Thunder avoids it with no problem.
Thunder throws a series of punches but McCain avoids them all with ease.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCain slips under a jab.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain.
Thunder fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCain just manages to avoid it.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCain throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Thunder connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCain. McCain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thunder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain wants to slow Thunder down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder with a hook.
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Thunder.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCain.
Thunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
McCain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thunder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain throws out a leg kick but Thunder moves out of range and McCain only half commits.
Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from McCain misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from McCain.
Thunder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder blocks a jab.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McCain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain thumps Thunder with a low kick.
Thunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Thunder darts in and clinches McCain up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
McCain tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder lands an uppercut.
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCain's efforts to push away.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Thunder tightens his grip and picks McCain up, before dumping him to the ground. McCain manages to land in guard.
McCain pushes Thunder off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
McCain lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCain lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Thunder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCain did well to prevent Thunder getting side control.
McCain wants to get back to his feet.
McCain tries to kick Thunder off in order to stand up. Thunder Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Thunder is trying to get an arm triangle but McCain is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom. #T2#
McCain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thunder wants to take a breather but McCain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Thunder.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thunder is controlling him. #T3#
Thunder passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain pushes Thunder off but Thunder dives into side control.
McCain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thunder has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McCain is not content to let Thunder control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder tries to move into range but McCain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCain scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCain at a distance.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Thunder sizes up McCain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thunder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Distant Thunder!
An out of breath Distant Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder pushes Joey up against the cage in a clinch.
Joey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Joey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thunder (0) vs (4) Joey
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Joey working away.#SUB2#
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (4) Joey
Joey seems keen to control Thunder's posture.
Thunder pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries to bench press Thunder off him but Thunder keeps the position.
Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joey's legs.
Thunder gets to mount! Joey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (7) vs (4) Joey
Thunder tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Thunder wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Joey is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Thunder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Joey is trying to keep Thunder in close.
#SUB2#
Joey has his feet on Thunder's thighs here. He's pushed Thunder off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thunder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tribbiani Joey!
Our winner, Tribbiani Joey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Sobhraj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Charles Sobhraj has been cut.
Thunder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Sobhraj is rocked!
Sobhraj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sobhraj is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
Thunder scores with a nice head shot.
Sobhraj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobhraj on the side of the head.
Thunder scores with a nice right hand.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder catches Sobhraj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sobhraj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sobhraj wants to slow Thunder down by chopping away at his legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobhraj misses with a low kick.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Sobhraj misses.
Thunder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sobhraj seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobhraj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Sobhraj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Sobhraj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sobhraj leaves his chin hanging out and Thunder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sobhraj crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Distant Thunder!
Distant Thunder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CEC: 696
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder catches Bush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunder misses with a body shot
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bush clinches up against the cage.
Thunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bush blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bush blocks it with crossed arms.
Bush blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bush.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Bush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder blocking some punches.
Bush digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow. #BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bush throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Thunder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Thunder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunder works the jab nicely.
Bush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder is looking to counter punch.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Thunder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Bush gets a clinch.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thunder - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Bush blocks it.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Bush lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush misses with a low kick.
Bush wants to clinch.
A jab from Thunder finds it's way through Bush's defenses.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Thunder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thunder trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thunder advances position into side control!
Thunder trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thunder has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Thunder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thunder asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunder trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thunder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thunder is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
Bush is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bush slips under a jab from Thunder.
As Thunder backs off Bush throws a huge counter combo but Thunder manages to avoid it all.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Bush misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder. #BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bush moves out of range as Thunder throws a body kick.
#CL#
Thunder forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Bush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bush.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bush.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Distant Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Bush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bush blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thunder.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Bush scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Bush 's eye.
Bush takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Bush.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bush lands a hook that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Bush misses with some punches.
#T3#
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Bush won't allow it.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bush.
Nice elbow from Thunder. #BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bush with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thunder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bush - the referee stops the clock and Thunder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bush. Thunder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sloppy strikes from Bush. Those never looked like landing.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder feints and then cracks Bush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bush down.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Bush moved away.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Bush avoids the body shot from Thunder.
#CL2#
Bush drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
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 Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dulles Bush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Bush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bush scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Bush shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.#T1#
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thunder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Bush.
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Bush lands.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Bush.
Bush was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bush misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Thunder forces Bush back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Bush.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder blocking some punches.
#T3#
Bush tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.#T4#
Bush tries to work over Thunder's front leg with a kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Bush tenderised Thunder's leg. Thunder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
Some bone on bone action there as Bush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Bush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bush throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bush 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dulles Bush!
A very excited looking Dulles Bush made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leval walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leval takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
Thunder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leval's face.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dominic Leval has been cut.
Thunder lands an elbow inside that Leval shrugs off. #ROC2#Leval is rocked!
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Oh Leval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder throws a big uppercut that drops Leval! More strikes from Thunder and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leval lies dazed against the cage as Thunder celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ibarra misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Ibarra seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ibarra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
#CL#
Ibarra closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Thunder.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Thunder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ibarra wanted to stand there but Thunder had control of the position.
Thunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thunder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ibarra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibarra tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Thunder has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ibarra defend it? Thunder steps over the head and cranks it - Ibarra is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Chin blocks the low kick.
Chin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thunder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thunder swings for the body but Chin moves out of range.
Chin tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Chin clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chin throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder avoiding damage as Chin throws knees to the body.
Chin tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunder avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Chin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chin.
Thunder stalling.
Chin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
Come on Thunder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chin works on Thunder's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Thunder avoiding damage as Chin throws knees to the body.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thunder's face.
#CUT#It looks like Distant Thunder has been cut.
Thunder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thunder is looking to control Chin's arms but Chin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thunder has his back to the cage.
Thunder tries to stall but Chin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thunder seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Thunder stalling in the clinch but Chin improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Distant Thunder.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Chin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thunder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thunder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thunder looking to slow down the pace here.
Thunder wants to stall.
#T2#
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Chin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thunder stalling in the clinch.
Chin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chin tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chin letting Thunder take a breather here.
Chin looking to throw knees to the head but Thunder is blocking nicely.
Chin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Distant Thunder.
Thunder thumps Chin with a low kick.
Thunder moves forwards but Chin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Chin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Chin misses with a wild combination.
Uriah Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Thunder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chin, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chin.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Thunder stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thunder.
Thunder has Chin pushed against the cage.
Thunder stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Thunder's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Thunder.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Distant Thunder.
Chin misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Chin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Chin takes the fight into the clinch.
Thunder looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Thunder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thunder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chin is keeping busy.
Chin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunder avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thunder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chin landing knees to the body.
Chin presses Thunder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chin as Thunder tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Chin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Distant Thunder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.#CL#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Chin. Chin maintains the clinch.
Chin tries a knee to the head but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Distant Thunder.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chin tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Chin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Chin saw that one coming.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Chin is looking to counter the offense by Thunder and move into the clinch.
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunder thinks about the counter body kick.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Thunder throws a series of punches but Chin moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Chin throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thunder replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chin blocks it well.
Chin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Chin slips a straight right by Thunder.
Chin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Thunder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chin pinned against the cage. Chin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Thunder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Chin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Chin.
Chin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Chin moves into the clinch.
Thunder wants to stall.
Chin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chin throws an elbow but it misses.
Chin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Chin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uriah Chin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thunder looking to stall.
Thunder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Chin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
Chin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but Thunder blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chin as Thunder tries to tie him up.
Thunder taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Distant Thunder.
Chin lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Chin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thunder's face.
Chin with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thunder stalling in the clinch.
Chin letting Thunder take a breather here.
Thunder receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chin misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Chin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thunder stalls.
Thunder takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder controlling the action here for a moment.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thunder's face.
Thunder looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Distant Thunder.
A big left from Chin misses.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Chin tries to counter by clinching up but Thunder breaks away and moves out of range.
Chin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Chin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Distant Thunder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Thunder.
Chin checks a low kick from Thunder.
Chin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chin tries to land a leg kick but Thunder saw it coming and moves away.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Chin sprawls well.
Chin tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thunder - that will leave a mark!
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thunder is looking to score with low kicks.
As Thunder tries to get set, Chin tries to push him back and clinch up but Thunder manages to avoid the attempt.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chin.
Chin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunder connects with a leg kick.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chin rather than just go for the knockout.
Chin misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a low kick, right behind Chin 's knee.
Chin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uriah Chin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A jab from Chin finds it's way through Thunder's defenses.
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Chin's belly button to the back.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.
Chin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Chin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thunder wants to slow Chin down by chopping away at his legs.
Chin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunder is out of range and Chin settles back down. #T3#
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Chin punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunder walks into a jab.
Thunder lands with a good body shot.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chin was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Chin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thunder.
Thunder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thunder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chin is looking to counter the offense by Thunder and move into the clinch.
Chin cracks Thunder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chin moves away.
Distant Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Chin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Chin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunder jabs at Chin's body.
Chin fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Thunder responds with a good body kick, but Chin manages to step out the way in time.
Thunder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Chin!
A less than humble Uriah Chin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunder feints the counter takedown.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Anatta tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Thunder pulls Anatta into guard.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Thunder working for a triangle but Anatta defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Thunder#T1#
Thunder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thunder looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet.
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thunder's guard.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anatta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anatta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Thunder#SUB2#
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Thunder struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Thunder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Thunder working for the choke.
Anatta tries to roll but Thunder sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anatta has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
I really don't envy Anatta right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Anatta with him. Anatta is trying to defend but Thunder has an arm under the chin now! Anatta grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Drawers tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drawers smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Drawers in a clinch.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunder is trying to pull guard but Drawers has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distant Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thunder pulls guard successfully.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Drawers tries to pass.
Thunder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers passes Thunder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Drawers sits in half guard.
Drawers trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drawers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Drawers is controlling well.
Thunder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunder.
Drawers wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Drawers from controlling successfully.
Drawers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thunder's guard. #T2#
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Drawers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
Drawers is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Thunder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Drawers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder trying to control but Drawers postures up.
Drawers passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Drawers
Drawers tries to control but Thunder wriggling away. #SUB2#
Drawers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Drawers trying to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Drawers avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.#SUB2#
Drawers has control of Thunder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thunder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thunder working to try and regain half guard.
Thunder tries to hold on but Drawers postures up.
Thunder tries to reverse the position but Drawers maintains control.#T4#
Drawers fails to take his opponent's back.
Thunder tries to hold on but Drawers postures up.
Drawers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thunder is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (0) vs (6) Drawers#SUB2#
Drawers looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Drawers is persistently looking for the submission but Thunder is defending it well.
Drawers is trying to stick to Thunder's back but Thunder is turning into Drawers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drawers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thunder. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (6) Drawers
Drawers working a defensive guard here.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Drawers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Drawers has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drawers can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Thunder seems content to control.
Thunder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thunder pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (6) Drawers
Drawers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thunder controlling his opponent.
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drawers is looking to escape.
Thunder works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (8) vs (6) Drawers
Drawers is trying to break free.
#T6#
Drawers wants to control his opponent's hands but Thunder gets his hands free.
Drawers is trying to break free.
Thunder controls the position.
Drawers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drawers is still trying to improve position.
Drawers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thunder.
Drawers tries to escape but Thunder has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Drawers right now.
Thunder is hanging on to Drawers's back as he tries to escape.
Drawers trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip. #SUB#
Thunder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drawers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drawers for a finish.
Drawers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Drawers.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (8) vs (8) Drawers#T7#
Thunder has Drawers pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drawers tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Drawers advances to half guard.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
Drawers is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Drawers is controlling well.
#T8#
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drawers tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drawers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Drawers is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Thunder seems keen to control Drawers's posture.
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drawers is one step ahead there.
Drawers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drawers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Drawers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (8) vs (11) Drawers
Drawers working away.
Drawers tries to move to mount but Thunder blocks the move with his legs.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Thunder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drawers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (8) vs (14) Drawers
Drawers trying to control but Thunder is having none of it. #SUB2#
Drawers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thunder has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thunder regains half guard.
Thunder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Drawers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Drawers moves into full mount! Thunder won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (8) vs (17) Drawers#SUB2#
Drawers working for a guillotine from mount but Thunder is in no mood to give up.
Thunder prevents Drawers from taking his back.
Thunder is trying to escape the mount.
Drawers avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Drawers looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunder is having none of it. #T12##SUB2#
Drawers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thunder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thunder shrugs it off.
Drawers fails to take his opponent's back.
Thunder is working to get back to half guard.
Thunder regains half guard.
Drawers trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder keeping hold of Drawers's head, controlling as best he can.
Drawers is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drawers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drawers's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunder (12) vs (17) Drawers
Thunder not allowing Drawers to control his hands. #T13#
Thunder trying to control momentarily.
Well,Thunder is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Drawers tries to escape the position.
Thunder tries to keep control of the position but Drawers is staying busy.
Thunder controlling well, preventing Drawers from escaping the position.
Thunder trying to control.
Drawers tries to roll but Thunder sticks to his back.
Drawers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thunder.
#SUB#
Drawers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thunder tries to get the hooks in deep but Drawers pushed the leg off. #T14#
Thunder is trying to stick to Drawers's back but Drawers is turning into Thunder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thunder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drawers. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (12) vs (19) Drawers
Drawers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (12) vs (22) Drawers#SUB2#
Drawers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thunder looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drawers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thunder is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drawers lets go of the hold and Thunder can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Drawers!
An out of breath Chester Drawers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Distant Thunder!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown into Thunder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Thunder
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Sakuraba won't allow Thunder to sweep him here.
Thunder being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Thunder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba being controlled here momentarily.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder looking to control.
#T1#
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (5) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is letting Sakuraba control him for a moment.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working. #T2#
Thunder is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Thunder is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sakuraba slows the pace down.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thunder's legs.
Thunder tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thunder tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thunder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Sakuraba controlling the position from side mount.
Sakuraba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thunder! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakuraba (7) vs (0) Thunder
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
Thunder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Thunder is trying is best to control the position here.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thunder for as long as he can get away with.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (10) vs (0) Thunder
Sakuraba looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Sakuraba controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Sakuraba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thunder is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakuraba controlling his opponent. #T7#
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba continues to stall.#T8#
Thunder tries to hold on but Sakuraba postures up.
Thunder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Sakuraba content just to control the position here.
Thunder tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba is trying to control here but Thunder has managed to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.
Sakuraba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thunder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Thunder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sakuraba has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (13) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thunder is being controlled here.
Sakuraba wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T11#
Sakuraba slows the pace down.
Thunder stops Sakuraba from passing to mount.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is looking to reverse the position.
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Thunder 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.
Sakuraba moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (16) vs (0) Thunder#T12#
Sakuraba advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakuraba (18) vs (0) Thunder
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder holds on to Sakuraba around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Thunder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunder tries to hold on but Sakuraba pushes him away.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Sakuraba.#T13#
Thunder tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba wants to control but Thunder has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunder trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
#T14#
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Thunder defends it.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thunder trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba takes the fight on points by 18 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 2119 p4p, 119 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 1762 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Thunder has chosen Who Set The World On Fire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thunder fails to pull guard.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Thunder drags the fight down to the ground.
Brah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Brah pushes down on Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thunder is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brah's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (0) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is riding his opponent, not letting Brah buck him off.
Brah's coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Thunder has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder pulls Brah in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Brah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Thunder is trying to keep Brah in close.
Thunder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brah has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Brah happy to just control the position for now.
Thunder wants to control but Brah postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
Brah wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thunder moves into full guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder pulls Brah in to control the position.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Thunder is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Brah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah stays in close to Thunder's body and controls the position.
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brah trying to control the pace.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Thunder tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Brah from advancing to side control.
Thunder is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (4) Thunder
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah prevents Thunder from getting the reversal.
Thunder tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brah prevents Thunder from getting the reversal.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Thunder working to try and regain half guard.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunder can't escape the position.
Brah looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Thunder tries to improve his position but Brah has taken his back! Brah has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thunder tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Brah pushes Thunder away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 1726 p4p, 96 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 2046 p4p, 115 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rubens Charles was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Charles stuffs the takedown.
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Thunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Charles is working for takedown but Thunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thunder pulls guard successfully.
Thunder seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Charles wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Charles
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Charles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Thunder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Charles for as long as he can get away with.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Charles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Thunder controlling from the top position.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Charles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thunder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Charles is pulling down on Thunder's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunder, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Charles keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder controlling from the top position.
Charles looking to control.
Thunder trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
Charles controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Thunder advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Charles
Thunder controls the position.
Charles is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Charles's legs.
Thunder wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
What's Charles going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is being controlled here.
Charles is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder trying to control the position but Charles is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Thunder controls the position from side control.
Charles is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles stops Thunder from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
JAG Aorigele-Xe
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Thunder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Dusse.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Van Der Dusse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Dusse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Van Der Dusse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thunder wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Van Der Dusse working away.#T1#
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Dusse has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Der Dusse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thunder tries to hold on but Van Der Dusse pushes him away.
Van Der Dusse dominating with strikes here.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse punishing his opponent with strikes.
Van Der Dusse landing shots from mount.
Van Der Dusse avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.#T2#
Thunder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Der Dusse lands a heavy elbow.
Thunder wants to hold on but Van Der Dusse pushes him away.
Van Der Dusse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder tries to hold on but Van Der Dusse postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Dusse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Dusse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thunder hang on?#T3#
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Der Dusse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Dusse wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Van Der Dusse lands a heavy elbow.
Thunder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.
Thunder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Van Der Dusse thows a huge punch but Thunder dodges it nicely.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thunder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Thunder's hands, connecting with Thunder's forehead.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Van Der Dusse working Thunder over with strikes.
Van Der Dusse drops an elbow to the side of Thunder's head.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to control but Van Der Dusse is keeping busy.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Dusse passes into side control, despite Thunder's attempt to control the position.
Van Der Dusse grinds an elbow into Thunder's temple.
Thunder is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Dusse keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse wants to clinch up but Thunder keeps it at a distance.
As Van Der Dusse tries to get set, Thunder tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and pushes Thunder back into the cage.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Van Der Dusse has Thunder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Der Dusse pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thunder tumbling to the mat - Van Der Dusse dives into Thunder's guard.#SUB#
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Dusse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Der Dusse postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Thunder working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Van Der Dusse advances to half guard.
Van Der Dusse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
Van Der Dusse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Dusse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Dusse content to control rather than advance.
Thunder is pressing down on Van Der Dusse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Dusse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Dusse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thunder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Der Dusse has picked Thunder up and slammed him! Thunder can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Der Dusse manages to pass to side control!
Anthon Van Der Dusse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Van Der Dusse working the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse working away.
Thunder takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse grinds an elbow into Thunder's temple.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder tries to buck Van Der Dusse off but Van Der Dusse is having none of it.
Van Der Dusse in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Der Dusse fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thunder defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Van Der Dusse lands a few punches from side control.
Van Der Dusse sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thunder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.
Thunder keeping hold of Van Der Dusse's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Der Dusse trying to control from Thunder's half guard. Thunder has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Van Der Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Thunder has his foot on Van Der Dusse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Dusse works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of elbows.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Der Dusse doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Thunder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Der Dusse manages to circle out of the way.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder sprawls well. Thunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Dusse gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Van Der Dusse is out of range.
No luck for Van Der Dusse with that takedown attempt.
Distant Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.#CL2#
Van Der Dusse rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Thunder stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Dusse controls his hands.
#T1#
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Van Der Dusse gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thunder regains guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it. #SUB#
Thunder working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
#SUB#
Thunder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Der Dusse has passed into half guard!
Van Der Dusse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thunder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thunder is looking to control Van Der Dusse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thunder has hold of Van Der Dusse's hands but Van Der Dusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder taking some punishment here, with Van Der Dusse in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Dusse is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Dusse winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Thunder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Thunder trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Der Dusse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunder's head.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Dusse sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Van Der Dusse there.
Van Der Dusse wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder trying to control here.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy. #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.#SUB#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder has hold of Van Der Dusse's hands but Van Der Dusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthon Van Der Dusse.
I've got Van Der Dusse 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 James Glass scores the fight for Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Anthon Van Der Dusse wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Anthon Van Der Dusse made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
JAG Wreck Room vol 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Thunder slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Neckbreaker's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Thunder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Thunder's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thunder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Neckbreaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Neckbreaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range. #CL2#
Thunder darts in and clinches Neckbreaker up against the cage.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Thunder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder. #T1#
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Neckbreaker avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Neckbreaker lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Neckbreaker.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Neckbreaker dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Neckbreaker lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Neckbreaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Neckbreaker blocks the elbow strike.
Thunder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neckbreaker or not.
Neckbreaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neckbreaker lands a nice uppercut.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neckbreaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Neckbreaker in his tracks for a moment.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
Thunder is working Neckbreaker over against the cage.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Thunder. #BC#
Neckbreaker manages to break the clinch.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder's corner calls for a 1-2. Thunder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Thunder clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Thunder lands with a right to the head.
Neckbreaker blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Thunder tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckbreakers head.
Neckbreaker pushes Thunder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Thunder misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thunder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Thunder misses with a hook.#CL2#
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Neckbreaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Neckbreaker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Thunder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Neckbreaker blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Neckbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Neckbreaker on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Neckbreaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neckbreaker's defenses.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thunder.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Thunder lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Neckbreaker is trying to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling him.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.#T3#
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker - that landed with a thud.
Neckbreaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thunder tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook to the body.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
A short uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Thunder has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distant Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thunder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Slammy Neckbreaker's cut is getting worse.
Thunder lands an elbow inside that Neckbreaker shrugs off. #TD#
Neckbreaker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker postures up.
#SUB2#
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neckbreaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neckbreaker is working Thunder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Neckbreaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neckbreaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Neckbreaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neckbreaker has managed to get both his arms back between Thunder's legs - danger averted.
Neckbreaker is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Neckbreaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neckbreaker slows the pace down in half guard.
Neckbreaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from Thunder.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder.
Decent striking displayed by Neckbreaker there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to work over Neckbreaker's front leg with a kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
Neckbreaker jabs Thunder right on the nose. Thunder blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neckbreaker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Thunder. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Neckbreaker blocks an elbow strike.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Thunder pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
A short body shot lands from Neckbreaker as the two fighters clinch.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Thunder misses with an elbow strike.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Neckbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Neckbreaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Thunder.
Thunder tries to clinch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Neckbreaker circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Neckbreaker misses the target.#T3#
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Thunder.
Jab by Thunder.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Neckbreaker down.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neckbreaker clobbers Thunder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Neckbreaker down. #T4#
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker blocks a leg kick.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder is aggressively charging in as Neckbreaker backs up avoiding any damage. Neckbreaker tosses out a jab and Thunder runs right into it face first! Thunder is out cold! Neckbreaker dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thunder's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slammy Neckbreaker!
After winning the bout, Slammy Neckbreaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 1000 p4p, 54 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 969 p4p, 53 weight class). Thunder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Who Set The World On Fire. Feltre has chosen Someday Never Comes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thunder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Feltre
Thunder wants to take a breather but Feltre is having none of it.
Feltre trying to control from the bottom.
Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Feltre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Thunder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thunder is trying to control. Feltre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feltre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Feltre trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre trying to control the position.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre trying to control the position.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
Thunder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Feltre controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Thunder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Feltre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder being controlled here momentarily.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunder advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
Feltre trying to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Feltre! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (8) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Thunder's attempts to control the action.
Thunder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feltre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
Feltre tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Feltre wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy.
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feltre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (11) vs (0) Feltre
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Feltre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Feltre is squirming around nicely.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunder looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feltre tries to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
Thunder is stalling here but it's allowed Feltre to get half guard.
Feltre trying to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder is looking to advance position but Feltre won't allow it.
Feltre trying to control from the bottom.
Feltre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Feltre is working away.
Feltre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thunder is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Feltre trying to control here.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Feltre is defending well.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
Thunder trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre is trying to maintain the position but Thunder is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to take a breather but Feltre is having none of it.
Feltre manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre trying to control the position.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Feltre is trying to keep Thunder in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feltre keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feltre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Feltre's legs - danger averted.
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feltre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Feltre wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feltre is not content to let Thunder control the position.
Thunder is trying to work for a kimura but Feltre is defending well.
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feltre trying to hold on to Thunder's head to control him but Thunder postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (14) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre is looking to improve his position but Thunder isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Feltre is squirming around nicely.
Feltre wants to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Feltre is squirming around nicely.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Feltre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Feltre is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Feltre gets back to half guard.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Feltre is looking to control Thunder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?
Well, if Thunder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Feltre gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 1943 p4p, 113 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 988 p4p, 56 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Thunder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who Set The World On Fire. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Thunder
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown has his hands on Thunder's head, controlling the position.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Thunder
Thunder slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to control Thunder's posture but Thunder avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is being controlled here.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder taking a breather here.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is not content to let Thunder control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder happy to just control the position for now.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Thunder is controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown trying to control but Thunder postures up.
Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thunder in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thunder controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thunder passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (8) Thunder
Thunder with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thunder avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Thunder from taking his back.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thunder is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (11) Thunder
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Brown tries to roll but Thunder sticks to his back.
Thunder controls the position.
Thunder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Thunder just sinks the hooks in.
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Thunder.
Brown is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thunder avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thunder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown tries to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
Thunder content just to control the position here.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
Brown wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (14) Thunder
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Thunder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thunder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thunder working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown prevents Thunder from getting a body triangle.
Brown is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Thunder to control.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown tries to break free.
Thunder controlling from the back.
Thunder gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (14) Thunder
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunder holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking to control.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thunder managing to control the position.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 957 p4p, 59 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3984 p4p, 205 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. Chan Siam acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Siam is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thunder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siam has hold of one of Thunder's legs. Thunder is fighting the takedown attempt but Siam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam pushing down on Thunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thunder trying to control but Siam postures up.
Thunder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Siam.
Thunder tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam working away.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
Thunder wants to control but Siam postures up.
Siam wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Thunder looking for a sweep but Siam has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (7) Siam
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siam wants to control but Thunder has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Thunder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Thunder is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder keeping hold of Siam's head, controlling as best he can.
Thunder wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is trying to keep Siam in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thunder has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Siam forces his way into half guard.
Siam is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siam in particular looking to stall.
Siam trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Siam is tapping! Great win for Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 920 p4p, 61 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 4494 p4p, 230 weight class). Thunder's entrance music is Who Set The World On Fire. A fine choice. Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ken Miller enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Miller
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller won't allow Thunder to pass to mount.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thunder in particular looking to stall.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thunder trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Miller
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thunder controlling the position from side mount.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Miller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thunder stacks Miller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (8) vs (0) Miller
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Thunder happy to just control the position for now.
Miller tries to buck Thunder off but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder controls the position.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (8) vs (2) Miller
Miller wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Thunder trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller is looking to stall here but Thunder recovers full guard.
Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (10) vs (2) Miller
Miller working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (13) vs (2) Miller
Thunder wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunder's best efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miller is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thunder has picked Miller up and slammed him! Miller can't keep hold of the triangle and Thunder manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (16) vs (2) Miller
Miller tries to bench press Thunder off him but Thunder keeps the position.
Thunder wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miller looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thunder pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (19) vs (2) Miller
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Thunder controlling the pace for now.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
Thunder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Miller wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Thunder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thunder content to control rather than advance.
Thunder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Miller is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to control Thunder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thunder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thunder prevents Miller from improving his position.
Thunder controlling the action here.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard.
Thunder passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (22) vs (2) Miller
Thunder wants to take Miller's back here but Miller is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thunder controlling from the full mount.
Thunder looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunder tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Thunder avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Miller has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (25) vs (2) Miller
What can Miller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position but Thunder manages to sink in the hooks.
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Miller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thunder content just to control the position here.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Thunder's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 25 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 865 p4p, 55 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6384 p4p, 254 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder decides to pull guard.
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Thayer defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder has Thayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thunder has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Thunder pulls Thayer in to control the position.
Thayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Thayer
Thunder is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
What's Thunder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thayer trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (5) Thayer
Thayer looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thunder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thunder is trying to work for a sweep but Thayer has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thunder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder has his hands clasped together around Thayer's back. He's all about the action.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thayer trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controlling the position.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thunder controlling the position.
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thayer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Thayer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thunder screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Thayer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 841 p4p, 50 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 3225 p4p, 181 weight class). Thunder's entrance music is Who Set The World On Fire. A fine choice. Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Thunder turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Thunder ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder managing to control the position.
Hughes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thunder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Thunder is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hughes rolls with it to try and escape but Thunder cranks on the arm and Hughes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
JAG I
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thunder throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it. #CL2#
Thunder clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit'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.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
A short left from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Thunder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.#T2#
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Thunder slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder's head.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thunder checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
Thunder tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Thunder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Thunder is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Thunder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Thunder decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Thunder's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Thunder has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Thunder being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder working a defensive guard but Sitsongrit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thunder will feel that in the morning.
Thunder throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Thunder's defenses.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunder avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a good, hard body kick but Thunder shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Thunder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Thunder checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thunder scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Thunder counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Thunder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Thunder pushes him off.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit clobbers Thunder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Thunder digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Thunder lands.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T2#
Thunder throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunder.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Thunder as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thunder takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Thunder tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thunder lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Thunder.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab by Thunder.
Thunder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunder wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Thunder lands a jab to the head.
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder moves out of range of the leg kick from Roy.
Roy misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roy throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Roy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Thunder coming out on top.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy lands a nice hook to Thunder's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Roy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with Roy's head.
Roy misses with a body kick.
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Thunder. #T1#
Thunder cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder tries to score with a low kick but Roy moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Roy slams his shin into Thunder's torso.
Roy keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Roy misses.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Roy swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
#CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder lands a body punch.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Roy blocks an elbow strike.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Thunder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Roy.
Thunder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roy blocks the elbow strike.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Roy breaks from the clinch.
Thunder cracks Roy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Roy lands.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.#T3#
Roy tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy. Roy obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunder throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Roy is rocked!#CL#
Roy rushes Thunder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
A short right from Roy on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Roy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Roy has been cut.
Thunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Roy 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thunder creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Roy! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Thunder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
JBL Sitsongrit vs Point
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Slasher.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thunder counters with a left to the body.
Slasher throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slasher throws a combination that misses
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slasher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slasher. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thunder moves out of range as Slasher strikes.
Slasher misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Slasher misses with a body shot
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Slasher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunder counters with a body kick that stops Slasher in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Thunder tries to work over Slasher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slasher tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Distant Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Slasher in his tracks for a moment.
Thunder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slasher's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Thunder.
Slasher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slasher misses with a body punch.
Slasher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Slasher throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Slasher 's eye.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slasher's elbow.
Slasher works on Thunder's body with a couple of short punches.
Thunder lands an elbow inside.
Slasher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Thunder gets through Slasher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder lands an elbow inside that Slasher shrugs off. #T2#
Slasher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder.
Slasher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Slasher 's eye.
Thunder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slashers head.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Slasher.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Slasher.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thunder blocks an elbow strike from Slasher.
Slasher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Slasher has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slasher's brow.
Thunder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slasher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thunder can turn it around.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slasher misses with a body punch.
Thunder wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slasher.#T3#
Thunder blocks an elbow strike from Slasher.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder tries a body shot but Slasher blocks it.
#TD#
Slasher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Slasher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slasher is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunder.#T4#
Slasher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slasher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Slasher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slasher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Thunder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slasher defends it easily.
Slasher trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice cross by Slasher.
Thunder connects with a single shot there.
Slasher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Slasher.
Thunder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slasher misses with a body punch
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Joe Slasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slasher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slasher throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Slasher lands the left hand.
Slasher darts in trying to clinch
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder jabs at Slasher's body.
Distant Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slasher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Slasher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slasher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slasher's brow.
Slasher misses with some punches.
Thunder is looking to control Slasher's arms but Slasher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thunder has his back to the cage.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Slasher avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder lands an elbow inside.
Distant Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Slasher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Slasher on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slasher's brow.
Slasher misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder leaning against his opponent.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slasher's brow.
Slasher lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder. #T2#
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Slasher in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Thunder as the two fighters clinch.
Slasher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Thunder lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Slasher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Slasher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Slasher is trying to trip Thunder. He has hold of a leg but Thunder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slasher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Thunder is looking to cinch up a triangle. Slasher throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Thunder's body to avoid the submission. Thunder has instead reached around Slasher's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Thunder arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
JBL FNF VI
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boudica. That did some damage!
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Boudica tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudica manages to avoid it.
Boudica thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thunder misses with a body kick.
Boudica takes one on the button.
Boudica misses the jab.
A slow jab from Boudica misses its intended target.
Thunder takes a swing at Boudica's ribcage but misses.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudica drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudica throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Thunder throws a body punch but Boudica moves out of range.
Thunder misses with a leg kick
and Boudica counters with a nice body kick.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boudica is able to avoid easily.
Boudica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boudica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boudica looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Boudica counters with an outside leg kick.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Boudica is avoiding it.
Thunder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Boudica saw that one coming.
Distant Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudica lands a jab to the head.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Boudica keeps it at a distance.
Boudica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boudica!
Boudica feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Boudica takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thunder cracks Boudica with an open hand slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder. #T2#
Thunder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Boudica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thunder swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Boudica counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thunder won't be happy with that.
Thunder tries to buck Boudica off but Boudica is having none of it.
Boudica working the head and body with strikes.
Boudica trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thunder tries to improve position but can't.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Boudica wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Thunder tries to bench press Boudica off him but Boudica keeps the position.
Thunder is not content to let Boudica control the position.
Boudica lands a few punches from side control.
Thunder is trying to escape the position but Boudica is controlling the position.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Boudica scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thunder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boudica wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boudica controls the position. #T4#
Thunder tries to improve position but can't.
Boudica wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder is trying to control Boudica's posture but Boudica avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudica trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Boudica lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica 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#
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Boudica goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thunder throws a body punch but Boudica moves out of range.
Boudica feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boudica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Thunder needs to keep his hands up - Boudica had a free shot at his head there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thunder in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boudica staying out of range there.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with a leg kick
and Boudica counters with an outside leg kick.
Boudica checks a leg kick.
It looked like Boudica wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudica is just out of range.
Boudica has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thunder.
Thunder tries to clinch
and Boudica counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Boudica ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder is looking to slow Boudica down with leg kicks.
Thunder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudica manages to avoid it.
Thunder throws a low kick but Boudica avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Thunder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boudica pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudica fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudica.
Boudica connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunder momentarily.
A lazy left from Boudica finds it's target.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Boudica ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder misses with a body punch
letting Boudica counter with a right hand.
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!
Boudica on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Boudica lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boudica to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
Thunder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudica dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
Boudica scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder blocks the body kick.
Boudica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
#CL2#
Thunder drives through and clinches with Boudica against the cage.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Boudica changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thunder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder cracks Boudica with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thunder - that will leave a mark!
Boudica thows a leg kick but Thunder checks it
and Thunder counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Boudica fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudica moves away.
Thunder lands with a nice body kick.
Thunder throws a chopping leg kick but Boudica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boudica slips under a jab from Thunder.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Boudica loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Boudica is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Good exchange - Boudica coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudica fails to land the takedown.
Boudica slips under a jab from Thunder.
Thunder lands with a nice body kick.
Boudica throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudica's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boudica scrambles back to his feet.
Boudica moves out of range of the leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudica throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Distant Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thunder lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Boudica back into the cage.#BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Boudica will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thunder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Boudica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Thunder clinches up with Boudica and pushes him back against the cage.
Boudica swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudica misses with the head strike.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thunder tries to stall but Boudica uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boudica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards. #T1#
Boudica avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Boudica misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Boudica manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boudica wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Boudica bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder's guard. #REVR#
Boudica working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunder's head.#SUB2#
Thunder is looking for a triangle but Boudica pushes his legs off easily.
Boudica stays in close to Thunder's body and controls the position.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Boudica from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thunder looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boudica is defending well. Thunder quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boudica has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thunder celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
JBL Festivus Maximus
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder lands a body shot.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thunder throws a right and a left that Sakuraba avoids nicely.
Sakuraba shoots in but Thunder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thunder's half guard.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thunder trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working. #SUB#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #T1#
Thunder tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakuraba stands and throws Thunder's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thunder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba prevents Thunder from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thunder as he avoids it easily.
Thunder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakuraba.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sakuraba shoots in but Thunder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Sakuraba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thunder was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuraba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back looking for a leg! Thunder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thunder manages to kick Sakuraba off! Sakuraba jumps back into Thunder's guard. #T1##SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Thunder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sakuraba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunder.
Sakuraba working away.#SUB2#
Sakuraba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thunder, who protects the arm well.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuraba.
#SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Hayato Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Sakuraba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunder sees it coming and defends easily.
Thunder won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Thunder keeping hold of Sakuraba's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thunder trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Thunder trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
#SUB#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Thunder trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but Thunder sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thunder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakuraba. #TD2#
Thunder gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.#SUB#
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Thunder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thunder working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Distant Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Sakuraba fails to land the takedown.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Distant Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Sakuraba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thunder. That one must have hurt.
Sakuraba has his takedown stuffed
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba throws out a counter right but Thunder avoids it with no problem.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba avoids a kick to the body.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Sakuraba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#TD2#
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thunder has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving. #SUB#
Thunder is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Sakuraba!
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness Supremacy
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Neckbreaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thunder - the referee stops the clock and Neckbreaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thunder. Neckbreaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Thunder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thunder swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Thunder swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Neckbreaker misses its target.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Thunder. #T1#
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Neckbreaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Distant Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Thunder's guard.#SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neckbreaker defends well.
Neckbreaker lands a couple of elbows.
Neckbreaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neckbreaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thunder's head.#T2##SUB2#
Neckbreaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neckbreaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neckbreaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neckbreaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker pushes down on Thunder's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Neckbreaker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neckbreaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neckbreaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thunder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neckbreaker working over Thunder with some ground and pound. Thunder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neckbreaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neckbreaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neckbreaker's back!
Thunder doesn't have the hooks in and Neckbreaker manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neckbreaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neckbreaker chips away with some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Neckbreaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neckbreaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder has hold of Neckbreaker's hands but Neckbreaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
That's time! Neckbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neckbreaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Neckbreaker is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thunder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Neckbreaker's body.
Neckbreaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thunder looks to throw a body kick
and Neckbreaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Neckbreaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker checks the leg kick.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neckbreaker walks into a left hand. #T1#
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neckbreaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunder.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Neckbreaker off balance momentarily.
Thunder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neckbreaker at a distance.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
Neckbreaker throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neckbreaker is able to avoid easily.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Neckbreaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Thunder's belly button to the back.
Thunder pushes Neckbreaker away with a front kick.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thunder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Neckbreaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Neckbreaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Neckbreaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
Thunder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder throws a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Neckbreaker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thunder to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Neckbreaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Neckbreaker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Thunder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
Thunder wants to hold on but Neckbreaker pushes him away.
Thunder is still in real trouble! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Neckbreaker unloading with bombs!
Thunder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thunder is working to get back to half guard.
Slammy Neckbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neckbreaker drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thunder! More shots from Neckbreaker and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker!
A very excited looking Slammy Neckbreaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Bellator Invicta
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Thunder feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Thunder jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Thunder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Thunder moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Thunder.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunder momentarily.
Thunder works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Thunder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Thunder scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Thunder.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Thunder saw it coming and moves away.
Thunder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Thunder tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thunder. Thunder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thunder motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Thunder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
#T3#
Thunder throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Thunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thunder checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Thunder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
#T4#
A cross from Thunder lands.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Thunder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Sitsongrit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
An inside leg kick from Thunder misses.
A left lands for Thunder.
Thunder digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Distant Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thunder. That one must have hurt.
Thunder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Good standup being displayed there by Thunder as he connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Thunder.
Thunder slips a jab from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Thunder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Thunder.
Thunder slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Thunder is looking to score with low kicks.
Thunder throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Thunder only half commits.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit cracks Thunder with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Thunder tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit cracks Thunder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Thunder throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunder flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Thunder throws a body kick.
#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
Sitsongrit pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Thunder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Thunder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Distant Thunder.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. #TD2#
Thunder drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thunder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Thunder working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Thunder.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Thunder throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunder.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Thunder pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Thunder lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Sitsongrit 's eye.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Thunder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Thunder keeps it at a distance.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thunder connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunder lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Thunder moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thunder!
#T3#
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Thunder slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
Thunder scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.#T4#
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thunder scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thunder jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Thunder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Thunder scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Thunder moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
That kick from Thunder tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Thunder was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thunder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Distant Thunder!
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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Storm digs a good body shot into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Storm misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder wants to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch position.
Thunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunder's head.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Storm stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Storm is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thunder checks a leg kick.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder flicks out a counter leg kick but Storm steps away.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thunder, pushing him back against the cage.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Storm 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm misses with some punches.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Storm blocks an elbow strike.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder.
Storm digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Storm throws an elbow that misses.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder leaning against his opponent.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thunder is stalling here.
Thunder pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Storm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Storm tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Thunder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage. #T4#
Storm avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thunder as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
A body shot lands from Thunder.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder.
A body shot lands from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thunder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Thunder lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Thunder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Storm tries to clinch there but Thunder circles away.
Storm moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Storm throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
As Storm backs off Thunder throws a huge counter combo but Storm manages to avoid it all.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A jab from Thunder does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Thunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
Storm is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Storm cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Thunder scores with a four punch combination!
Storm is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
#CL#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thunder in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thunder presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thunder lands a body punch.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm working aggressively here.
Distant Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Storm dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Storm.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Thunder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Storm tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thunder lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Storm prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm cracks Thunder with a good jab.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Thunder's leg but Thunder calmly moves out of range.
Thunder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm backing away here, and Thunder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Storm thuds a left hand into Thunder's body.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Storm misses the jab.
Thunder wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm is leaning against Thunder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Thunder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
A short left from Storm.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thunder.
Storm being controlled against the cage.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Storm catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.#T4#
Thunder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Lincoln Storm's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm is looking to counter the offense by Thunder and move into the clinch.
Storm moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Storm tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Thunder's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Thunder tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A relieved looking Lincoln Storm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Jernit throws out a powerful jab.
Jernit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder tries to counter with a clinch but Jernit shakes him off and moves away.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Dunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Jernit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Jernit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit misses the body punch
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jernit swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thunder.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Jernit is rocked!
Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a huge right that knocks Jernit out cold! Thunder is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Deth. Beautiful body shot.
Deth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deth cracks Thunder with a good jab.
Deth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder tries to clinch but Deth is having none of it.
Thunder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deth's head.
Deth scores with a shot to the body.
Deth just misses with a punch to the body.
Deth throws a push kick but Thunder slaps the foot to one side.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Deth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deth tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunder avoided it.
Deth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deth scrambles back to his feet.
Deth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunder throws a jab when Deth was well out of range.
Thunder slips a jab from Deth.
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Deth is just out of range.#T1##CL2#
Thunder rushes Deth and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunder presses Deth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deth looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
Thunder lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Deth tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Deth back against the cage. #T2#
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Deth avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deth's elbow.
Deth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thunder prevents it.
Thunder lands an elbow inside.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Deth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Deth in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Deth misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Thunder lands with a nice combination. Deth backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Deth.
Deth just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Thunder lands with a hook. Deth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thunder throws a right and a left that Deth avoids nicely.
Deth looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Deth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Deth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deth there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Thunder moves into range and clinches up with Deth.
Thunder tries to work over Deth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deth tries to stall but Thunder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deth throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Deth can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemaron Deth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deth prevents a body shot from Thunder. #BC2#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Deth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thunder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
Deth cracks Thunder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deth.
Thunder throws a leg kick
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder dips to his left and cracks Deth with an uppercut!
Thunder throws a hook but Deth blocks it.
Deth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder sprawls well. Thunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deth gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder 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#
Good leg kick by Thunder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunder misses with a body kick.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deth looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deth works the jab nicely.
Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Deth is just out of range.
Thunder scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Deth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Deth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deth swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Deth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Thunder connects with a leg kick. Deth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the body from Deth misses
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Thunder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Deth finds it's target.
Thunder cracks the inside of Deth's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Deth.
Deth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Deth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deth showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deth pulls his head out easily.
Deth controlling the action here.#T2#
Deth throwing shots but Thunder is blocking nicely.
Deth is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deth pulls his head out easily.
Deth wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deth trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thunder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deth scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deth wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Deth lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Thunder is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Deth is tapping! Great win for Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Berchales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berchales throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Berchales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berchales throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder defending well as Berchales loads up on a big left hand.
Berchales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berchales throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Berchales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
A frustrated look appears on Berchales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thunder keeps control of Berchales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berchales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berchales throws a head punch that misses.
Berchales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thunder prevents Berchales from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berchales displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Berchales.
Arturo Berchales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Berchales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Berchales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunder works Berchales's body with a nice hook.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berchales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berchales misses with an uppercut
and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berchales's knee momentarily.
Berchales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Berchales misses.
Berchales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berchales missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berchales looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Berchales lands a jab-cross combination.
Berchales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berchales misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Berchales is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Thunder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Berchales finish him?
Berchales throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berchales throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Berchales throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder misses with the combination.
Berchales misses with a double jab.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Berchales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berchales throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
Berchales slips under a jab.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Berchales tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berchales loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder connects with a looping right hand.
Berchales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berchales throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Berchales staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berchales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Berchales misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Thunder.
Berchales throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berchales looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berchales misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berchales.#ROC2#
Berchales is rocked!
Berchales gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Thunder gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Berchales is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
UCF 15 Morus v Parker
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Tamimi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Tamimi's shoulder, as Tamimi tries to avoid the shot.
Tamimi misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamimi throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Tamimi is out of range.
Jab by Thunder.
Ahed Tamimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tamimi misses.
Tamimi slips under a jab.
Thunder walks into a jab.
A combination from Tamimi does no damage.
Tamimi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Tamimi connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Tamimi.
Thunder slips a jab from Tamimi.
Tamimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Tamimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Tamimi looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - Tamimi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Tamimi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tamimi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tamimi misses with an uppercut.
Tamimi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Tamimi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamimi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tamimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder walks into a straight right hand from Tamimi.
We've been hearing reports that Tamimi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tamimi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Tamimi takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Tamimi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.#T2#
Tamimi throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Tamimi works the jab nicely.
Tamimi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamimi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
Tamimi moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Tamimi slips under a jab.
Tamimi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tamimi lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunder tries to move into range but Tamimi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tamimi.
A jab from Thunder misses.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Thunder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tamimi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamimi moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Tamimi there.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Tamimi on that attempt.
Thunder lands with a cross.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Thunder moves forwards but Tamimi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamimi.
Tamimi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamimi scores with a hook.
Tamimi misses the shot to the body.
Thunder wants to counter with a clinch but Tamimi pushes him away.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Tamimi slips the punch.#CL2#
Thunder gets a clinch.
Tamimi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tamimi is trying to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling him.
Thunder tries to work over Tamimi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamimi's elbow.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Tamimi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahed Tamimi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamimi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. Tamimi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tamimi lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Thunder drives through and clinches with Tamimi against the cage.
Tamimi can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Thunder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Thunder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Thunder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamimi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamimi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tamimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Tamimi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahed Tamimi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tamimi cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tamimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Tamimi. No joy for Thunder on that attempt.
Tamimi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thunder wants to counter the offense by Tamimi and move into the clinch position.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamimi misses with a body shot.
Tamimi digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
Thunder slips a jab and a cross from Tamimi.
Nice uppercut lands for Tamimi. That snapped Thunder's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamimi misses with a hook to the body
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tamimi misses.
Tamimi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamimi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamimi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tamimi lands with a shot to the body.
Tamimi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tamimi slips a jab from Thunder.
Donk. Thunder catches Tamimi right on the button with a cross.
Tamimi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamimi moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Tamimi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Thunder clinches.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Tamimi controls the action.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tamimi tries to pull guard but Thunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tamimi misses with the head strike.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Tamimi 's eye.
Thunder is stalling here.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder lands a left hand.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamimi. #TD2#
Thunder has hold of one of Tamimi's legs. Tamimi is fighting the takedown attempt but Thunder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder postures up.
Tamimi wants to stand but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tamimi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamimi, not yet.
Thunder pushes down on Tamimi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thunder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tamimi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thunder. #T3##SUB2#
Thunder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamimi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Thunder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Tamimi is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Thunder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamimi is just riding it out for now. Thunder eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tamimi thuds a left hand into Thunder's body.
Tamimi misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamimi.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Tamimi sets himself, and Thunder steps forward looking for the clinch! Tamimi avoids it this time.
Tamimi jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamimi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tamimi dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder scores with a jab to the head.
Tamimi loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamimi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thunder back to the cage. Tamimi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamimi.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tamimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamimi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
Tamimi throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tamimi.
Tamimi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Tamimi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tamimi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Tamimi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Tamimi.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Tamimi's shoulder, as Tamimi tries to avoid the shot.
Tamimi scores with a jab to the head.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamimi lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back.
Tamimi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamimi.
Tamimi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tamimi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Tamimi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tamimi.#T2#
Thunder avoids the body shot from Tamimi.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamimi.
Nice uppercut there from Thunder.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder moves out of range as Tamimi strikes.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Tamimi back into the cage.
Tamimi being controlled against the cage.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Tamimi decides to pull guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tamimi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Tamimi.#T4#
Thunder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tamimi.
The ground and pound from Tamimi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahed Tamimi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamimi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahed Tamimi!
After winning the bout, Ahed Tamimi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UCF 4: Contest of Dreams
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Shklyarskiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thunder scores with a punch to the head.
Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Thunder coming out on top.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Thunder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shklyarskiy's half guard.
Shklyarskiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Thunder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thunder postures up in Shklyarskiy's guard and throws a big left but Shklyarskiy blocks it.
Thunder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Thunder drops back looking for a leg! Shklyarskiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shklyarskiy manages to kick Thunder off! Thunder jumps back into Shklyarskiy's guard. #SUB2#
Thunder drops back looking for a leg! Shklyarskiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shklyarskiy manages to kick Thunder off! Thunder jumps back into Shklyarskiy's guard. #SUB#
Shklyarskiy has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Thunder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shklyarskiy is controlling Thunder's posture.#SUB#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shklyarskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Shklyarskiy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thunder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thunder throwing strikes from guard but Shklyarskiy blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Thunder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Thunder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thunder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shklyarskiy working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Thunder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shklyarskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Shklyarskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Shklyarskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Thunder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Shklyarskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.#SUB2#
Thunder drops back looking for a leg! Shklyarskiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shklyarskiy manages to kick Thunder off! Thunder jumps back into Shklyarskiy's guard.
Shklyarskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder passes into half guard.
Shklyarskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shklyarskiy tries to get out of the position.
Shklyarskiy is positioning himself well to prevent Thunder advancing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Thunder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shklyarskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thunder is working away from the top position though.
Shklyarskiy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Shklyarskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Thunder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shklyarskiy is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shklyarskiy, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Thunder working away.#SUB2#
Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shklyarskiy, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shklyarskiy, who protects the arm well.
Shklyarskiy wants to control but Thunder postures up.#SUB2#
Thunder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shklyarskiy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shklyarskiy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Thunder is trying to get an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thunder lands with a right hand.
Shklyarskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder connects with a looping right hand.
Shklyarskiy slips under a jab.
Shklyarskiy shoots in for a double leg but Thunder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thunder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder cracks Shklyarskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shklyarskiy throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shklyarskiy sprawls well. Shklyarskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet.
Thunder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shklyarskiy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shklyarskiy ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shklyarskiy tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shklyarskiy to the ground. Shklyarskiy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Thunder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Thunder blocks a jab.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the button.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shklyarskiy closes the distance and clinches up with Thunder, looking for a takedown. Shklyarskiy pushes Thunder against the cage but Thunder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shklyarskiy momentarily.
Shklyarskiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Distant Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shklyarskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with Shklyarskiy's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Shklyarskiy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Thunder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Shklyarskiy walks straight into a right hand from Thunder - that's dropped him! Thunder jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shklyarskiy from any more punishment! Shklyarskiy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Distant Thunder!
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Event:
Test 8 Sanchez vs Kelly
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Thunder avoids it this time.#CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distant Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thunder has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
King trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder controlling from the top position. #T3#
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder is looking to stand back up but King counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thunder. #T4##REVR#
Thunder is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
King wants to stand up but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thunder tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King wants to stand but Thunder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Thunder pushes him away.
Thunder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distant Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from King. #CL2#
King darts in and clinches Thunder up against the cage.
Thunder digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Thunder jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Thunder tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the body shot from Thunder.
#T1#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
King remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
King throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
King trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
King prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Thunder looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Thunder clinches with his opponent.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder effectively controlling the action here.
Thunder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.#T4#
Thunder tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunder drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
King jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thunder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunder trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
King leaves Thunder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Thunder clinches.
King has Thunder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thunder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thunder effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thunder.
King misses with a head kick.
Thunder avoids the head kick by King.
Thunder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Thunder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King passes into half guard.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
King trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
King is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
King is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
King laying and praying for a moment but Thunder takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunder controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Thunder clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Thunder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Thunder tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twea King.
I've got King 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!
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