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Event: DMMA 365 Prix v McIntyre     
Date:   Nov 02, 2024
#R1#
Outlaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tharrier but Tharrier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Outlaw swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Outlaw throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Outlaw! Tharrier lets Outlaw back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like The Devils Outlaw has been cut.
Good leg kick by Outlaw.
Tharrier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outlaw's head.#ROC2#Outlaw is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Outlaw clobbers Tharrier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Outlaw fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Outlaw gets a clinch. #T1#
Outlaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Outlaw.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Outlaw controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tharrier.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tharrier.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
Outlaw is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tharrier.
A body shot lands from Tharrier.
Outlaw is breathing heavily.
Tharrier lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharrier presses Outlaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
Tharrier digs a right hand into Outlaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Outlaw's gas tank.
Tharrier lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Tharrier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A hook to the body from Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tharrier.
A hook to the body from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Tharrier scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Oh Outlaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Tharrier.
Outlaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Tharrier works on Outlaw's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a big right hand that drops Outlaw! The killer instinct kicks in and Tharrier finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tharrier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: DMMA 356 Puno v De Leon     
Date:   Oct 05, 2024
#R1#
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the body
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan lands with a hook. Tharrier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tharrier. Tharrier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tharrier needs to keep his hands up - Khan had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Tharrier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Khan moves into the clinch.#T1#
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khan prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tharrier.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head. #T2#
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a left hand.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Khan lands a body punch. #T3#
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan blocks an uppercut. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tharrier is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a left hand.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier being controlled against the cage.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier's cut.
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.#R2#
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Tharrier saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Khan misses.
Tharrier swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.#T1#
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Tharrier counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Tharrier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tharrier circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tharrier to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Khan 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.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Khan misses.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tharrier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Khan scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tharrier under the eye.#KD2#
Khan cracks Tharrier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tharrier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Khan finish him? #ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier looks up at the clock. Bad move! Khan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tharrier. Khan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!

 

Event: DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve     
Date:   Sep 07, 2024
#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Tharrier with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Thibodeaux sends Tharrier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Tharrier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier is aggressively charging in as Thibodeaux backs up avoiding any damage. Thibodeaux tosses out a jab and Tharrier runs right into it face first! Tharrier is out cold! Thibodeaux dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tharrier's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Marcel Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 344 Boyko v Tokugawa     
Date:   Aug 31, 2024
#R1#
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab by Tharrier.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tharrier checks it well.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Tharrier. #T1#
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhdanov tries to counter by clinching up but Tharrier breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhdanov throws out a powerful jab.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Zhdanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tharrier. Tharrier obviously looking to wear him down.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Zhdanov's shoulder, as Zhdanov tries to avoid the shot.
Zhdanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhdanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.#T3#
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhdanov will feel that in the morning.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tharrier counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Zhdanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tharrier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
That's time! Zhdanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tharrier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Tharrier checks it
and Tharrier counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Tharrier lands a big right hand that sends Zhdanov crashing to the mat! Tharrier stays standing though and waves Zhdanov back to his feet!#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Tharrier avoids the head kick by Zhdanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Tharrier misses. #T1##KD2#
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tharrier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhdanov to stand back up!
Tharrier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.#CL#
Zhdanov forces Tharrier back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tharrier avoids the damage to the body.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zhdanov.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Tharrier tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov. #T3#
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roman Zhdanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Good body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhdanov.
Tharrier pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Tharrier throws a front kick that sends Zhdanov stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier tries to land a front kick but Zhdanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Zhdanov avoids the punch easily.
Zhdanov slips a jab and a cross from Tharrier.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhdanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tharrier blocks the body kick.
Good work by Zhdanov as he checks the leg kick.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhdanov at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tharrier 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.
Tharrier lands a jab to the nose.
Tharrier with a hook.#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
A big right from Tharrier misses.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Tharrier throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.#KD2#
Tharrier bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zhdanov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Tharrier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice defenses there by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3##KD2#
Tharrier lands a big head kick that sends Zhdanov tumbling to the mat! Tharrier takes a step backwards and waves Zhdanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Zhdanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a left hook right on the temple and Zhdanov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tharrier lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zhdanov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: DMMA 335 Kuomanen vs Olcinius     
Date:   Jul 28, 2024
#R1#
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tatum works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tatum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tharrier is out of range.
Tatum swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range. #KD2#
Tatum drops Tharrier with a beautiful combination! Tharrier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tatum is looking for the KO!#KD2#
Tatum sends Tharrier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tatum is motioning to the referee to let Tharrier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tatum gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredd Tatum!
An out of breath Dredd Tatum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 324 Pinkman vs Egyptian     
Date:   Jun 16, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Tharrier has Vyr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Vyr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vyr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vyr.
Vyr lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharrier.
A right handed body shot lands from Tharrier.
A short right from Tharrier.
Tharrier is working Vyr over against the cage.
Vyr is breathing heavily.
Tharrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tharrier lands a right hand.
I was talking to Vyr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of Vyr's head. #KD2#
Tharrier drops Vyr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vyr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
Good body shot from Tharrier.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier is leaning against Vyr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Tharrier. #T1#
Tharrier lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Vyr is rocked!
Tharrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Vyr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tharrier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vyr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vyr drops to his knees and Tharrier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2     
Date:   May 04, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Bundy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tharrier was covering up waiting for the punch and Bundy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Tharrier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bundy trying to control but Tharrier is working from the bottom.
Bundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tharrier has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tharrier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bundy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Tharrier keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Tharrier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bundy defends it easily.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Tharrier keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tharrier looking for subs off his back but Bundy has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Bundy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tharrier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 306     
Date:   Apr 03, 2024
#R1#
Hill throws a push kick but Tharrier slaps the foot to one side.
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier with a nice cross.
Hill throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tharrier's sensitive parts.
Tharrier misses with a straight right. #CL#
Tharrier closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tharrier avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but Tharrier blocks with his arms.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Hill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Tharrier blocks an elbow strike.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands. #T2#
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tharrier.
Tharrier digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Tharrier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tharrier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tharrier lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Hill looking to throw knees to the head but Tharrier is blocking nicely.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tharrier.
Hill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tharrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Tharrier works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill looks winded!
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier is working Hill over against the cage.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
Tharrier lands a body shot.
Tharrier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tharrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A short right from Tharrier on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tharrier as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
Tharrier scores with a hook.
Tharrier throws a monster overhand right that drops Hill! Tharrier follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!
Devin Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024
#R1#
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Tharrier lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Joestar sprawling to the canvas. Tharrier follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Joestar hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Tharrier stands up and beckons Joestar to join him on the feet.
Joestar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tharrier is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Joestar flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Joestar is out cold! Tharrier holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru     
Date:   Jan 24, 2024
#R1#
Ship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ship scores with a jab. Tharrier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ship tries to move into range but Tharrier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Ship throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Ship toppling to the canvas! Ship scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ship cracks Tharrier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tharrier as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Ship. Ship maintains the clinch.
Ship misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship. #TD#
Ship pulls guard.
Tharrier trying to move into half guard but instead Ship has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Tharrier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ship 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 Tharrier.
Ship trying to control the action but Tharrier is working from the bottom.
Tharrier is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tharrier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Tharrier is trying to work for a sweep but Ship has mounted him!
Tharrier manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ship pulls his head out easily.
Ship wants to control but Tharrier is keeping him busy.
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ship is trying to work for a kimura but Tharrier is defending well. #SUB#
Ship is trying to work for a kimura but Tharrier is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Ship stalling. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ship is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tharrier looking for submissions off his back.
Ship is keen to just control but Tharrier is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Tharrier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tharrier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ship controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tharrier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tharrier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tharrier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Tharrier is trying to get an arm triangle but Ship is defending well.
Tharrier working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thom Tharrier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's time! Ship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ship just misses with a punch to the body.
Ship scores with a punch to the head.
Tharrier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship blocks a head kick by Tharrier.
Ship dives in and grabs Tharrier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tharrier pushes down on Ship's head and hops out.
Ship wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ship moves out of range of the leg kick from Tharrier.#T1#
Ship scores with a nice strike.
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tharrier cracks Ship with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Tharrier walks into a jab.
Ship is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Tharrier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Tharrier has his foot on Ship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ship works his way back into a safe position though.
Ship slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ship trying to control the action but Tharrier is working from the bottom.
Tharrier is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Ship has hold of Tharrier's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tharrier tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ship cranks the arm and Tharrier screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tharrier, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roman Ship!
After winning the bout, Roman Ship thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang     
Date:   Jan 05, 2024
#R1#
Ihantala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ihantala misses with a few strikes there.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
Ihantala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ihantala throws a nice looking combination but Tharrier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with a big head kick but Tharrier shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ihantala lands with a cross.
Ihantala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ihantala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tharrier.
Ihantala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tharrier has knocked Ihantala down with a huge combo! Tharrier steps away and waves a wobbly Ihantala back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ihantala is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ihantala.
Tharrier scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ihantala 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.
Tharrier takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Ihantala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Nice jab there from Ihantala.
Tharrier moves out of range as Ihantala strikes.
Ihantala misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with an outside leg kick.
Tharrier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ihantala throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Ihantala.
Ihantala scores with a jab. Tharrier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ihantala moves away.
Ihantala cracks Tharrier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ihantala scores with a spinning back kick!
Tharrier looks winded!
Tharrier lands a body shot. #T4#
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Ihantala ducks down to avoid it.
Ihantala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tharrier has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
Tharrier connects with a looping 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!
Ihantala checks a leg kick.
Tharrier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ihantala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ihantala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Ihantala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tharrier tries to land a front kick but Ihantala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot lands for Ihantala.
Ihantala ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.#T1#
Ihantala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ihantala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ihantala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tharrier might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ihantala has got the better of the exchanges.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ihantala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Ihantala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick and Ihantala moves out of range easily. #T2#
Ihantala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Ihantala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ihantala clobbers Tharrier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ihantala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Ihantala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
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!
Ihantala misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Tharrier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Ihantala counters with a straight right hand.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala. #CL#
Ihantala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tharrier, pushing him back against the cage.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
A short left from Ihantala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ihantala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ihantala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ihantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier scores with a sloppy right hand. Ihantala should have avoided that one.
Tali Ihantala is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ihantala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ihantala.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ihantala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala with a nice cross.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ihantala lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
Tharrier throws a front kick that sends Ihantala stumbling back into the cage.
Ihantala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ihantala misses with a two punch combination.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier avoids a kick to the body.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ihantala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tharrier with a nice cross.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala lands a slapping body shot.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ihantala just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice body kick.
Ihantala lands a nice shot that snaps Tharrier's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ihantala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ihantala delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Ihantala. #CL#
Ihantala closes the distance and clinches.
Ihantala lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Ihantala stalls.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ihantala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ihantala tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ihantala counters with a series of strikes. Tharrier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tharrier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ihantala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier looks to land a body kick but Ihantala moved away.
Ihantala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ihantala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ihantala connects with a high kick. #T3#
A jab lands there for Ihantala.
Tharrier throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ihantala to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.#KD#
Ihantala lands a big uppercut and Tharrier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tharrier looks OK. Ihantala waves Tharrier back to his feet!#ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
Ihantala weaves into range and cracks Tharrier right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tharrier goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ihantala is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 200: Le Franc v Johnson     
Date:   Dec 22, 2023
#R1#
Jab by Paa.
Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa misses with a kick to the body
and Tharrier counters with a nice leg kick.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa slips a jab from Tharrier.
Paa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier throws a counter combo.
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa misses the body punch
and Tharrier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Paa misses.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Paa misses with a double jab.
Tharrier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses.
Paa throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Paa throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paa! Tharrier lets Paa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa throws a body kick that misses
and Tharrier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.#T2#
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa misses with a combination #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Paa toppling to the canvas! Paa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!#ROC2#Paa is rocked!
Tharrier weaves into range and cracks Paa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tharrier is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
Oren missing with a left hand there. Tharrier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oren.
Oren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tarik Oren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier throws a jab when Oren was well out of range.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Oren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oren misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier drops his hands momentarily and Oren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Oren.
Oren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oren lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oren cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Oren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy body kick from Oren
and Tharrier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Tharrier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Oren clinches up against the cage.
Tharrier lands a body punch.
Oren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Oren.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Oren.
Oren blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Oren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tharrier.
Oren blocks a body shot from Tharrier. #T2#
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oren's elbow.
Oren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oren is breathing heavily.
Tharrier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tharrier scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
Oren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oren misses with a body punch.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Oren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oren. #BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Oren.
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier digs a good hook to Oren's body. #T3#
Oren swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Oren thows a leg kick but Tharrier checks it
and Tharrier rattles Oren with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Oren tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tharrier dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Oren stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Primo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero Primo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Primo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tharrier lands with an overhand left.
Primo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Primo. That's going to slow Tharrier down.
Primo thumps Tharrier with a low kick.
Primo lands a head shot.
Primo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Tharrier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Primo avoids the punch easily.
Primo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Primo.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Primo lands a nice hook to Tharrier's body. Tharrier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Primo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Primo throws out the jab.
Primo lands a high kick!
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Primo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tharrier has time to react.
Primo cracks Tharrier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Primo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Primo.
Primo moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
A little feinted left hand from Primo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
It looks like Primo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Primo jabs Tharrier right on the nose. Tharrier blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Primo.
Primo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tharrier.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Primo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
A jab from Primo does it's job there.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Primo ducked under it nicely.
Primo looks to throw the jab but Tharrier is out of range.
Primo with a hook.
Primo tries to score with a low kick but Tharrier moves his leg out of the way.
Primo connects with a jab.
Primo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tharrier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Primo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Primo connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Primo lands with a shot to the body.
Tharrier scores with a hook.
Primo scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Primo tenderised Tharrier's leg. Tharrier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Primo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Primo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Primo connects with an inside leg kick.
Primo thumps Tharrier with a low kick.
Primo misses with an uppercut. Tharrier saw that one coming.
Tharrier ducks right into an uppercut from Primo.
Primo cracks Tharrier with an open hand slap.
Tharrier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Primo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tharrier checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Primo coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Tharrier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Primo counters with a leg kick.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Primo clobbers Tharrier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tharrier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Primo is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Primo thumps Tharrier with a low kick.
Primo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Primo dominated that round.
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.#R2#
A cross from Primo lands.
Primo lands a front kick.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Primo.
Primo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tharriers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Primo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Primo lands with a shot to the body.
Primo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Primo moves out of range of the strikes.
Primo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tharrier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Tharrier blocks a leg kick.
Primo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Primo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Primo swinging wildly here.
Primo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Primo connects with a looping right hand.
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Primo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tharrier. That snapped Primo's head back.
A jab lands there for Primo.#T2#
Primo connects with the punch.
Primo works the jab nicely.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Primo is out of range.
Primo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tharrier counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hero Primo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tharriers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Primo throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Tharrier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Primo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Primo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tharrier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Primo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks.
Primo lands with a kick to the temple. Tharrier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Primo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Primo swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.
Primo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Primo scores with a nice right hand.
Primo moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Primo scores with a jab.
Primo tries to work over Tharrier's front leg with a kick but Tharrier checks it.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primo. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that Primo avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Tharrier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.
Tharrier moves out of range of the body kick from Primo. #T4#
Primo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Primo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Primo gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tharrier to counter with a crisp jab.
Primo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Primo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Primo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Primo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Primo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Primo throws a head kick but Tharrier moves out of range.
Primo lands with a cross.
Tharrier moves out of range of the body kick from Primo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Primo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hero Primo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Primo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Primo checks a leg kick.
Primo misses with a body kick.
Tharrier 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.
Primo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hero Primo is winning the standup battle so far.
Primo ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Primo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Primo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Primo works the jab nicely.
Primo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo looks to throw the jab but Tharrier is out of range.
Primo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
Primo connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Tharrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Tharrier as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Primo.
Tharrier blocks a low kick nicely.
Primo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Primo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primo moves away.
Primo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tharrier counters with a straight right hand.
Primo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tharrier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Primo misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primo.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Primo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tharrier.
You can see that Tharrier has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Primo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Primo avoids it with no problem.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Primo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primo dips to his left and cracks Tharrier with an uppercut!
Primo tries a low kick but Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Primo avoids it with no problem.
Primo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Primo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Primo wants to land a leg kick but Tharrier is out of range.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Primo avoids it with no problem.
Primo defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primo moves away.
Primo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Primo slips under a jab from Tharrier.
A lazy left from Primo finds it's target.
Primo tries a head kick but it misses.
Primo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Primo connects with the punch.
Tharrier swings for the body but Primo moves out of range.
Tharrier avoids a kick to the body.
Primo throws a head kick that Tharrier semi-blocks. #T4#
Primo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Primo counters with a low kick, right behind Tharrier 's knee. #CL2#
Tharrier moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Primo controls the action.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primo can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action. #BC#
Primo breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Primo.
Primo connects with a crisp jab.
Primo scores with a jab. Tharrier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Primo misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Primo avoids the head kick by Tharrier.
Primo tries to land a front kick but Tharrier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Primo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Primo, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Primo!

Hero Primo took some time post fight to say the following; 'They Think Im Just A Grappler Or Jiu - Jitsu Guy, Nah I Also Can Strike. Mike Zambidis My Kickboxing Hero'.

 

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tharrier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kok.
Tharrier looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tharrier under the eye.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tharrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kok. That one must have hurt.
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Kok catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kok keeps Tharrier at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Kok lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Kok sends Tharrier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kok is motioning to the referee to let Tharrier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
Kok lands a front kick.#CL#
Kok moves into range and clinches up with Tharrier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier tries to work over Kok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kok tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Kok.
Kok lands a body shot.
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Kok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kok tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow. #T2#
Kok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Kok - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kok.
Kok tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kok lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Kok tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Kok.
Kok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Kok.
Kok tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Kok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Kok.
Kok blocks an uppercut.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kok as the two fighters clinch.
Kok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kok scores with a hook to the body.
Kok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kok is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kok is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kok takes a shot to the head.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage.
Kok struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Kok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Kok works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Kok struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kok pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok misses with a body punch.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kok.
Kok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kok tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kok is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Kok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kok blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kok.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kok tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Kok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Kok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Thom Tharrier's cut even more.#CL#
Kok closes the distance and clinches.
Tharrier tries to work over Kok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Tharrier.
Tharrier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kok.
Tharrier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kok or not.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Kok blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Kok avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Kok.
Tharrier lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage. #T1#
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kok.
Tharrier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kok or not.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kok's elbow.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Kok blocks it.
Kok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage. #BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tharrier avoids a kick to the body.
Tharrier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tharrier takes one to the side of the head.
Tharrier swings widly with a right hand
and Kok counters with a nice body kick.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Kok's head but Kok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crunch! Kok slams his shin into Tharrier's torso.
Kok keeps Tharrier at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kok fakes the leg kick and cracks Tharrier in the body.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kok keeps Tharrier at a distance using the push kick.
Tharrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tharrier needs to keep his hands up - Kok had a free shot at his head there.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Kok moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Kok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tharrier's hands.
Tharrier avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Tharrier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tharrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tharrier moves in looking to clinch but Kok pushes him off.
Tharrier moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Kok lands.#T4#
Kok connects with a looping right hand.
Tharrier thuds a left hand into Kok's body.
Crunch! Kok slams his shin into Tharrier's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kok, as that shot connected.
Kok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharrier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.#KD#
Kok sends Tharrier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kok is motioning to the referee to let Tharrier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tharrier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tharrier is still on wobbly legs! Can Kok finish him?
Tharrier sizes up Kok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Kok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tharrier slips a jab from Kok.
Tharrier seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Kok drops Tharrier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tharrier looks back up at him and smiles so Kok waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Good standup being displayed there by Tharrier as he connects with a hook.
Tharrier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kok drops Tharrier with a naaaaasty hook - Tharrier is in real trouble here! Kok dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1#
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Tharrier gets caught flat footed, as Oliva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tharrier looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Oliva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Tharrier working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tharrier's guard. #SUB2#
Tharrier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Oliva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Tharrier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Tharrier looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Tharrier's temple.
Oliva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliva pulls his head out easily.
Oliva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Oliva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Oliva stalling.
Tharrier 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.#SUB2#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Oliva is taking a breather. Tharrier 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.
Oliva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliva pulls his head out easily.
Oliva wants to pass the guard but Tharrier is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Oliva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tharrier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Tharrier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliva lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliva pulls his head out easily.
Oliva controlling the pace.
Tharrier is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oliva jumps into side control!
Oliva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tharrier keeps working.
Tharrier tries to improve position but can't.
Oliva trying to control the position but Tharrier is working away. #T4#
Oliva controls the position.
Oliva wants to control but Tharrier is keeping him busy.
Tharrier is looking for a sweep.
Tharrier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliva staying calm.
Tharrier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oliva controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva 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#
Oliva tries a low kick but Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
And Oliva counters with a quick kick to the body but Tharrier blocks it.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Oliva.
Tharrier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Tharrier's front leg but catches the back leg as Tharrier tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier is looking to clinch.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Tharrier counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Tharrier 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.
Tharrier misses the jab.#T1#
Tharrier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
You can see that Tharrier has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Oliva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tharrier to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliva throws a low kick but Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Tharrier checks it
enabling Tharrier to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tharrier.
A countering left hand to the body from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tharrier blocks a low kick nicely.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tharrier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Oliva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tharrier checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Tharrier moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
Tharrier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliva.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Oliva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tharrier is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva 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 Tharrier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tharrier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva has a takedown stuffed.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Oliva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tharrier sprawls well. Tharrier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliva gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tharrier.
Oliva looks to throw a body kick
and Tharrier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tharrier stuffs the takedown.
Tharrier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tharrier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva.
Oliva tries a low kick but Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oliva. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oliva - that will leave a mark!
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva tries to clinch up.
Tharrier checks a leg kick.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tharrier takes a step back to recover.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Oliva tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Tharrier checks it.
Oliva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Oliva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oliva is chipping away with strikes.
Oliva controls the position.
Oliva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tharrier some visible discomfort.
Oliva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Tharrier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tharrier is looking for a sweep.
Oliva trying to control the position but Tharrier is working away.
Oliva working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Tharrier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Tharrier regains half guard.
Oliva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tharrier can't escape the position.
Oliva lands a big elbow.
Tharrier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oliva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tharrier hang on?
Oliva wants to control the pace but Tharrier is squirming around nicely.
Oliva dominating with strikes here.
Oliva drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tharrier! More shots from Oliva and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
A relieved looking Biscuit Oliva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok     
Date:   Sep 29, 2023
#R1#
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crazyhorse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crazyhorse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crazyhorse slips under a jab from Tharrier.#CL#
Tharrier has managed to clinch.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier digs a right hand underneath Crazyhorse's ribcage. Crazyhorse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier lands a left hand.
Crazyhorse can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Tharrier presses Crazyhorse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Crazyhorse is trying to pull guard but Tharrier has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crazyhorse has had enough of the clinch but Tharrier keeps him there for the moment.
Tharrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Crazyhorse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tharrier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Crazyhorse fails to pull guard.
Tharrier digs a right hand underneath Crazyhorse's ribcage. Crazyhorse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tharrier lands an uppercut.#ROC#Crazyhorse is rocked!
Tharrier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Crazyhorse is still on wobbly legs! Can Tharrier finish him?#BC#
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tharrier lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tharrier lands with a good body shot.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hightower takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Tharrier lands a big uppercut and Hightower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hightower looks OK. Tharrier waves Hightower back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jason Hightower has been cut.
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!
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
Hightower throws a big counter combination but Tharrier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hightower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Tharrier's head but Tharrier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharrier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hightower connects with the punch.
Tharrier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Hightower lands a nice looking body kick.
Tharrier looks winded!
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier wants to clinch#KD#
and Hightower counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hightower finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Hightower slams his shin into Tharrier's torso.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Hightower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Hightower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tharrier lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hightower slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Hightower misses its target.
Hightower lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hightower throws a nice head kick! #CUT#That has opened up Thom Tharrier's cut even more.#T4#
Tharrier misses with a hook #KD#
and Hightower counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tharrier! Hightower lets Tharrier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier tries to get into range but Hightower steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tharrier! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hightower scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
A victorious Jason Hightower thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seanoa - that will leave a mark!
Tharrier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seanoas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Seanoa counters by clinching up.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seanoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
A short left from Seanoa.
Tharrier is working Seanoa over against the cage.
Seanoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Seanoa blocks it.
Seanoa is looking for a takedown.
Seanoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seanoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seanoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seanoa lands an uppercut.
A short left from Seanoa.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Seanoa avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
Tharrier tries to work over Seanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Seanoa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
Seanoa presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier looks winded!
Come on Seanoa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Seanoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Seanoa is struggling to control the position.
Seanoa lands an uppercut.
Seanoa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tharrier is defending well.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seanoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seanoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seanoa scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Seanoa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tharrier up against the cage.#T2#
Seanoa jumps guard but Tharrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Seanoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Seanoa jumps into guard, dragging Tharrier to the mat. #SUB#
Seanoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Seanoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tharrier defends it easily.
Tharrier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seanoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seanoa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Seanoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Seanoa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seanoa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Seanoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tharrier sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Tharrier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tharrier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Seanoa passes into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Seanoa.#SUB#
Seanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Seanoa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Seanoa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tharrier, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Tharrier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tharrier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seanoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seanoa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tharrier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seanoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Seanoa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tharrier is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Seanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seanoa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!#SUB#
Seanoa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tharrier is defending well.
Tharrier tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuufo Seanoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuufo Seanoa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tharrier misses with a jab to the body
and Seanoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seanoa closes the distance and clinches up with Tharrier, looking for a takedown. Seanoa pushes Tharrier against the cage but Tharrier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Seanoa.
Seanoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tharrier swings for the body but Seanoa moves out of range.
As Tharrier looks to move away, Seanoa throws a big counter combo but Tharrier just gets out of the way.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Seanoa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa lunges at Tharrier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tharrier's hand.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Tharrier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seanoa.
Seanoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tharrier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Seanoa slips the punch.
Seanoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Seanoa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
letting Seanoa counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Seanoa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seanoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Tharrier tries to sprawl out of it but Seanoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tharrier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Seanoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Seanoa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seanoa counters with a nice leg kick.
Seanoa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seanoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tharrier defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Tharrier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seanoa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Seanoa advances position into side control!
Tharrier is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB#
Seanoa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tharrier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tharrier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seanoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Seanoa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Seanoa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tharrier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tharrier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Seanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Seanoa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tharrier has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuufo Seanoa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Seanoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Seanoa scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seanoa wants to clinch up but Tharrier keeps it at a distance.
Tharrier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seanoa fails with the takedown.
Tharrier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seanoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tharrier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier misses with a leg kick
and Seanoa counters with a body kick that stops Tharrier in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Seanoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seanoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tharrier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seanoa moves away.
The crowd cheers as Seanoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Seanoa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Seanoa looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Tharrier only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Tharrier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seanoa works Tharrier's body with a nice hook.
Seanoa shoots in for a takedown but Tharrier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Seanoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seanoa is trying to drag Tharrier to the mat but Tharrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Seanoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seanoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seanoa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seanoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3##TD#
Seanoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Seanoa pushing down on Tharrier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tharrier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seanoa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seanoa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Seanoa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Seanoa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Seanoa lands a big shot there that rocks Tharrier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tharrier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Seanoa has control of Tharrier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tharrier regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Seanoa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nuufo Seanoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Seanoa has control of Tharrier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tharrier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Seanoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tharrier is looking to escape.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tharrier working to try and regain half guard.
Seanoa lands with some strikes.
Tharrier is desperately trying to improve his position but Seanoa has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Seanoa is working for a guillotine from mount but Tharrier frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Seanoa wants to finish this one by submission but Tharrier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seanoa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuufo Seanoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seanoa 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuufo Seanoa!

Nuufo Seanoa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany     
Date:   Jul 28, 2023
#R1#
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Tharrier.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Tharrier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu slips a jab from Tharrier.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Veainu rushes Tharrier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tharrier tries to land a front kick but Veainu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier scores with a leg kick.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Tharrier keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Tharrier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Tharrier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4##CL#
Veainu clinches.
Veainu tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu stalls.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tharrier.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Tharrier works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Vunipola Veainu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Tharrier drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Tharrier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!#CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tharrier Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Veainu is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 125: Machado v Ihantala 3     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023
#R1#
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Mathieu misses with a hook.
Tharrier is looking for a counter combo.
Tharrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathieu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mathieu clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Mathieu blocks a body shot from Tharrier.
Mathieu tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathieu.
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tharrier shrugs it off.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathieu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mathieu.
Donk. Mathieu catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tharrier as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Mathieu cracks Tharrier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mathieu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tharrier to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu misses with a body shot.
Mathieu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Tharrier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
And Tharrier counters with a quick kick to the body but Mathieu blocks it.#CL2#
Mathieu moves into the clinch.#T3#
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mathieu.
Tharrier gets through Mathieu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mathieu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Mathieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Thom Tharrier's cut is getting worse.
Mathieu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mathieu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Nice jab there from Mathieu.
Tharrier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathieu's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu with the inside leg kick.
Mathieu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!
Mathieu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathieu throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
Tharrier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Tharrier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a head shot.
Tharrier misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mathieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mathieu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tharrier scores with a head kick. Mathieu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathieu misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mathieu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathieu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mathieu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tharrier misses with a kick to the body.
Mathieu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Mathieu's head but Mathieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Mathieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mathieu ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Tharrier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mathieu as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Thom Tharrier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.
Mathieu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tharrier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Tharrier wants to clinch but Mathieu slips to the side
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Mathieu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tharrier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathieu throws a chopping leg kick but Tharrier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Tharrier throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathieu - that will leave a mark!
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tharrier really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the cage.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathieu lands a really nice looking cross but Tharrier seems unphased.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Mathieu. Mathieu maintains the clinch.
Mathieu scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathieu lands with a right to the head.
Mathieu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathieu lands an elbow inside.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
Mathieu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathieu.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathieu scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Mathieu breaks from the clinch.
Mathieu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu delivers a nice body kick.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##CL2#
Mathieu darts in and clinches Tharrier up against the cage.
Tharrier's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mathieu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathieu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathieu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mathieu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Mathieu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Thom Tharrier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Mathieu back against the cage.
Mathieu blocking some punches.
Mathieu lands a knee to the body.
Mathieu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tharrier.
Mathieu is working Tharrier over against the cage.
Tharrier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Mathieu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mathieu. #ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Mathieu digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mathieu.
Mathieu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mathieu.
Mathieu scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Tharrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tharrier's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Mathieu!
A relieved looking Ernesto Mathieu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
Motts throws a hook but Tharrier blocks it.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Tharrier throws a lazy head kick
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Motts.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Tharrier thinks about the counter body kick.
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tharrier.
Tharrier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Motts lands a nice shot that snaps Tharrier's head back. #T1#
Tharrier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Motts connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Tharrier moved out of range nicely.
Motts misses with a hook
and Tharrier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts scores with a body shot.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier thumps Motts with a low kick.
Tharrier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.#T2#
Motts looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Motts misses with a hook #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Motts toppling to the canvas! Motts scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tharrier misses. #T3##CL2#
Tharrier clinches up with Motts and pushes him back against the cage.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts misses with some punches.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a left hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.
Motts tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Tharrier lands a right hand. #T4#
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Motts.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Motts has double underhooks.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Motts misses with some punches.
Tharrier misses with a punch to the body.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
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 Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Motts jabs Tharrier right on the nose. Tharrier blinks but takes it well.
Motts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
Motts throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Motts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tharrier slips a straight right by Motts.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Motts tries to clinch up but Tharrier circles away and keeps his distance.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.
Motts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motts jabs Tharrier right on the nose. Tharrier blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Motts with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Motts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Motts is looking to clinch but Tharrier is avoiding it. #T2#
Motts misses with a hook.
Tharrier lands a nice looking body shot.
Tharrier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motts. Motts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Motts does it's job there.
Tharrier moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Motts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Tharrier moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Motts.#T3#
Motts takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier tries to move into range but Motts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target. #KD2#
Tharrier lands a left and a right that send Motts crashing to the mat, dazed. Tharrier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Gregory Motts is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tharrier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts walks straight into a right hand from Tharrier - that's dropped him! Tharrier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Motts from any more punishment! Motts 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 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik     
Date:   Jun 09, 2023
#R1#
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
letting Tharrier counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Tharrier is looking to land body kicks.
Tharrier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier misses with a wild combination.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Knox throws out a loose jab but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Tharrier does it's job there.
Tharrier doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox jabs at Tharrier's body.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Tharrier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #KD2#
Tharrier lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Tharrier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Knox up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tharrier from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Knox's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 104: Mathieu v Motts     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1#
Tharrier takes one to the side of the head.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bill Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier throws a push kick but Beukeboom slaps the foot to one side.
Tharrier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beukeboom.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
Tharrier looks to throw a body kick
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tharrier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
Donk. Beukeboom catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Beukeboom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beukeboom lands an overhand right.#T1#
Tharrier connects with a body shot that sends Beukeboom's belly button to the back.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Tharrier ducked under it nicely.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Tharrier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beukeboom doesn't seem phased though.
Tharrier slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Beukeboom takes the fight into the clinch.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beukeboom's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tharrier.
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
Beukeboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beukeboom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beukeboom.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Tharrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beukeboom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tharrier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beukeboom lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Beukeboom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beukeboom's elbow.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Beukeboom avoids it with no problem.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Tharrier catches Beukeboom right on the button with a cross.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Beukeboom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tharriers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tharrier looks for the body kick but Beukeboom saw that one coming.
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 Bill Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Beukeboom toppling to the canvas! Beukeboom scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!
Beukeboom connects with a nice looking jab.
Beukeboom with a jab.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beukeboom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Tharrier ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Beukeboom jumps back.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Bill Beukeboom is winning the standup battle so far.
Tharrier connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Tharrier drops Beukeboom with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beukeboom looks back up at him and smiles so Tharrier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Beukeboom is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Tharrier. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Beukeboom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier throws a fast counter high kick but Beukeboom manages to duck under it in time.
Beukeboom seems to have got his legs back now.
Beukeboom lands an overhand right.
Beukeboom scores with a jab. Tharrier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
Beukeboom jabs at Tharrier's body.
Beukeboom scores with a body shot.
Beukeboom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beukeboom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.#KD#
Beukeboom lands a big right hand that sends Tharrier crashing to the mat! Beukeboom stays standing though and waves Tharrier back to his feet!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Beukeboom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tharrier tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Beukeboom wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!

 

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti     
Date:   May 05, 2023
#R1#
Mountain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mountain there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Tharrier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mountain with a body shot.#T1#
Mountain works over Tharrier's head and body with a nice combination.
Tharrier looks to throw a body kick
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tharrier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tharrier lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Tharrier has closed the distance and engaged Mountain in a clinch.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain misses with a knee strike. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Tharrier scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Tauski Mountain's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Mountain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Mountain moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Mountain feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.#T3#
Mountain throws a solid leg kick but Tharrier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mountain.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Tharrier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tharrier circles away quickly and effectively.
Tharrier misses with a hook.#T4#
Mountain scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tharrier clinches up against the cage.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tharrier lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mountain.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mountain stalling in the clinch but Tharrier improves position.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Mountain can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mountain.
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Thom Tharrier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of Mountain's head. #T1#
Tharrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mountains head.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tharrier.
A left hand lands to the body for Tharrier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain. #KD2#
Tharrier lands a big uppercut and Mountain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mountain looks OK. Tharrier waves Mountain back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier lands a jab.#CUT2#Tauski Mountain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.#T2#
Tharrier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mountain is able to avoid easily.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mountain! Tharrier lets Mountain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Mountain is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Tauski Mountain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 92: Siale v Anderson     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Tharrier slips a straight right by Fett.
Despite the aggression on Tharrier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fett misses with a jab to the body
and Tharrier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Fett.
Tharrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tharrier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett 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.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fett misses with a few strikes there.
Fett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier avoids the body shot from Fett.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tharrier tries to move into range but Fett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fett.#T1#
Tharrier swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
Fett lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
Fett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Tharrier steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fett jabs Tharrier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Fett lands.
Fett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier misses with a head kick.
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tharrier counters with a leg kick.
Fett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier lands with a good body shot.
Fett lands with an overhand left.
Fett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Tharrier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Tharrier stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassus Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tharrier throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Tharrier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fett.
Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tharrier counters with a big right hand! Oh Fett is in trouble here! Tharrier follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower     
Date:   Mar 24, 2023
#R1#
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Tharrier jabs Hill to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tharrier is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tharrier's brow.
Tharrier avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
Tharrier lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Tharrier.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill working aggressively here.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Tharrier has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill 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.
Tharrier lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tharrier as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Tharrier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tharrier cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Tharrier works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
Tharrier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a right to the head.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a right to the head.
Tharrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tharrier lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill avoids the head kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Hill toppling to the canvas! Hill scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!#ROC2#Hill is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Devin Hill has been cut.
Hill misses with the combination.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill tries to bum rush Tharrier with a series of wild strikes but Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Hill seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses with a hook
and Tharrier counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
Devin Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: WVT 74: Edwards v Smith     
Date:   Feb 24, 2023
#R1##KD#
Tharrier cracks Son with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Son looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tharrier finish him?
Son scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Hueng Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Son counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Son goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Tharrier cracks Son with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tharrier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Son to stand back up!#ROC#Son is rocked!
Son tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Son.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Tharrier finish him?
Son avoids the head kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Son collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Fett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tharrier was covering up waiting for the punch and Fett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fett advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Fett.
Fett working Tharrier over with strikes.
Fett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fett stalling. #SUB#
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Fett is keen to just control but Tharrier is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tharrier looking for submissions off his back.
Fett is nestled in close to Tharrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett lands with a punch from half guard.
Tharrier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tharrier tries to get out of the position.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Tharrier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fett slips a nice elbow through Tharrier's hands, connecting with Tharrier's forehead.
Fett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fett is nestled in close to Tharrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Fett wants to pass the guard but Tharrier is defending well. #SUB#
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Tharrier 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.#SUB2#
Fett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tharrier sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tharrier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Tharrier scores with a shot to the body.
Tharrier lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Kok throws a head kick that Tharrier semi-blocks. #CL2#
Tharrier gets a clinch.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Tharrier.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Kok is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tharrier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Good body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a shot to the body.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Tharrier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Tharrier lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike.
Tharrier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tharrier scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Kok is rocked!
Tharrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kok blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier jabs at Kok's body.
We've been told by Kok's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts 🏆 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kok out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk     
Date:   Dec 21, 2022
#R1#
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik tries to move into range but Tharrier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Tharrier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik lands with a shot to the body.
Torvik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torvik connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier feints a counter leg kick.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
Torvik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tharrier tests Torvik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Torvik misses its target.
Tharrier needs to keep his hands up - Torvik had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torvik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik looks to land a left hand but Tharrier moved out of range nicely.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tharrier.
Torvik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Tharrier digs a good hook to Torvik's body.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Tharrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Tharrier thuds his right hand into Torvik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Tharrier darts in and clinches Torvik up against the cage.
Tharrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torvik lands a nice uppercut.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvik prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Torvik digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tharrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier lands an uppercut.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Torvik blocks it.
Torvik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik lands an uppercut.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
Torvik tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torvik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Torvik as the two fighters clinch.
Torvik scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Torvik.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Torvik tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Torvik.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torvik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torvik lands with a short shot to the head.
Torvik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Torvik.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
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 Sven Torvik will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Tharrier walks into a stiff left hand from Torvik.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik 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.
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
letting Tharrier counter with a right hand.
Torvik lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Torvik.
Torvik connects with a body shot.
Tharrier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torvik to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Torvik connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Tharrier misses
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Tharrier counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand.
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tharrier doesn't seem bothered though.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier needs to keep his hands up - Torvik had a free shot at his head there.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Tharrier ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik connects with a crisp jab.
Tharrier takes one on the button.
Torvik drops Tharrier with a huge uppercut! Tharrier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Torvik is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima     
Date:   Dec 01, 2022
#R1#
St Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Tharrier tries to keep at a distance but St Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tharrier's brow.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Tharrier in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier pushes St Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
St Stone looking to stall.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
St Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Tharrier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head.
Tharrier lands a body punch.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier lands a body punch.
St Stone is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Tharrier. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Stone.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tharrier.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tharrier lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
A short uppercut from Tharrier.
St Stone takes a shot to the head.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Stone or not.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in St Stone - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tharrier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau     
Date:   Nov 11, 2022
#R1#
Tharrier checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tharrier misses its target.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Tharrier shakes it off.
Tharrier tries to land a body kick
and Noriega counters with a left to the body.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Tharrier 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.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tharrier swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands with a hook. Tharrier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Tharrier moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Tharrier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega connects with the punch.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tharrier lands a big right hook! Noriega looks hurt but is still standing! Tharrier lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Noriega falls down and Tharrier dives in with a huge hammer fist! Noriega's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tharrier runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

 

Event: AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Obama wants to clinch.
Tharrier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a leg kick but Tharrier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Obama swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tharrier tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a head kick but Tharrier moves out of range.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tharrier. That snapped Obama's head back. #T1#
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Obama lands an overhand right.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
Obama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tharrier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target. #T2#
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tharrier.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama scores with a head kick. Tharrier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obama lands with a nice combination. Tharrier backs away looking to recover.
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Obama counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Tharrier to the mat, face first! Obama goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Tharrier is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#KD#
Obama scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tharrier to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Obama away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tharrier got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Obama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Obama feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tharrier collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tom Obama, 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.

 

Event: AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Tharrier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dimitrov.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
Dimitrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.#CL#
Tharrier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.
Dimitrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Dimitrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to land a body kick
and Dimitrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Tharrier misses its target.
Tharrier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick but Tharrier checks it.
Tharrier keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
and Tharrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Tharrier slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier connects with a body shot that sends Dimitrov's belly button to the back.
Dimitrov looks winded!
No joy there for Dimitrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Dimitrov walks into a big right hand from Tharrier and goes down! The referee sends Tharrier to a neutral corner as Dimitrov gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov swinging wildly here.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the ropes by Tharrier. Tharrier maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tharrier.
Dimitrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but Tharrier is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Dimitrov's shoulder, as Dimitrov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dimitrov leaves his chin hanging out and Tharrier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dimitrov crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Tharrier back into the ropes.
A short left from Diego.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Diego.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Diego misses with a body punch.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the ropes.
Tharrier works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Tharrier scores with a hook to the body.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tharrier pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego blocks a body shot from Tharrier.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thom Tharrier will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Diego.
Diego moves to clinch but Tharrier breaks away
and Tharrier counters with a leg kick.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Tharrier moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego looks to clinch
letting Tharrier counter with a right hand.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tharrier, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Tharrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Diego working aggressively here.
Tharrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tharrier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Tharrier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Diego looks for the body kick but Tharrier saw that one coming.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tharrier counters with a straight right hand.
Diego throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Diego goes down! Tharrier rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Diego is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.
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!
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Diego backs off Tharrier throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego tries to land a body kick
and Tharrier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tharrier checks a leg kick.#CL#
Diego rushes Tharrier and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tharrier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Tharrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Tharrier counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tharrier keeps the fight on the outside.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#T2##KD2#
Tharrier drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Diego onto his butt! Diego pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Diego ducks into a a hook from Tharrier and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Diego is rocked!#CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tharrier breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Diego with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Diego looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Diego get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Draughn Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'You’re so lucky I wasn’t at full energy Durand. I’m gonna kill you I’m the rematch. You’re so lucky.'.

 

Event: AKF 56 | Akira vs. RooMan     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Ringnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tharrier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ringnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ringnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Tharrier circles away.
Tharrier tries a quick counter leg kick but Ringnes is wise to it.
A jab from Ringnes finds it's way through Tharrier's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.#CL#
Ringnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ringnes misses with a knee strike.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tharrier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes scores with a knee to the head.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow. #BC#
Ringnes manages to break the clinch.
Ringnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tharrier 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Tharrier there.#CUT2#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ringnes .#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ringnes . Tharrier shrugs it off though.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Ringnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tharrier motions for Ringnes to come forward. Tharrier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ringnes closes the distance and clinches.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Ringnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the ropes.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Ringnes blocks it.
Tharrier lands a right hand.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tharrier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
Ringnes blocking some punches.
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier has Ringnes pressed against the ropes, preventing Ringnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharrier.
Ringnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Ringnes breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Ringnes .
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Ringnes lands a front kick to the face, that drops Tharrier to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
Ringnes knocks out Tharrier with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ringnes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ringnes picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
An out of breath and clearly excited Arild Ringnes thanked HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Talboteasar throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier takes one to the side of the head.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talboteasar moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Talboteasar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
letting Talboteasar counter with a right hand.
Tharrier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tharrier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Talboteasar as he connects with a hook.
Talboteasar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tharrier's head.
Talboteasar lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tharrier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Tharrier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talboteasar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tharrier scrambles back to his feet.
Talboteasar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Talboteasar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks.
Tharrier thuds his right hand into Talboteasar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
letting Talboteasar counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talboteasar, as that shot connected.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Talboteasar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Talboteasar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Talboteasar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Talboteasar.#T2#
Talboteasar stalks Tharrier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tharrier's face. Tharrier staggers backwards, shaken.
Tharrier looks to land a combination but Talboteasar avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Talboteasar - just one landing.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Talboteasar.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Talboteasar.
Tharrier defending well as Talboteasar loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tharrier. Tharrier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that round.
That's time! Talboteasar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tharrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Talboteasar. That one must have hurt.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Talboteasar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Talboteasar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
Talboteasar with a nice cross.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talboteasar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Talboteasar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tharrier at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar misses with a straight right.
It looks like Talboteasar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice shot lands for Talboteasar.
Talboteasar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
A big left from Tharrier misses. #T1#
Tharrier slips under a jab.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
Talboteasar works the jab nicely.
Talboteasar misses with a series of wild punches.
Talboteasar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tharrier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Talboteasar as he connects with a hook.
Talboteasar thuds his right hand into Tharrier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tharrier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Talboteasar sizes up Tharrier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Tharrier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier staying out of range there.
Talboteasar cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Talboteasar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talboteasar scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Tharrier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tharrier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Talboteasar misses the target.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talboteasar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tharrier moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big left from Tharrier misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Talboteasar misses the target.
Tharrier defending well as Talboteasar loads up on a big left hand.
Talboteasar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tharrier counter with a right hand.
A jab from Talboteasar misses.
A slow jab from Talboteasar misses its intended target.
Tharrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Tharrier catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Talboteasar stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Talboteasar walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT2#It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
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!
Talboteasar connects with a body shot that sends Tharrier's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Tharrier cracks Talboteasar with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Talboteasar get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Talboteasar looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#Talboteasar is rocked!
Tharrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talboteasar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Tharrier feints a counter leg kick.
Talboteasar misses with a hook.#T1#
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Talboteasar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Talboteasar scores with a shot to the body.
Talboteasar lands a jab to Tharrier's midsection.
Tharrier slips a jab from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tharrier defending well as Talboteasar loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Talboteasar misses the target.
Tharrier replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Talboteasar blocks it well.
Talboteasar throws a body shot but no joy.
Talboteasar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Talboteasar looks to land a left hand but Tharrier moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Tharrier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Talboteasar lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talboteasar. #T2#
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Talboteasar counters with a stiff right hand.
Talboteasar throws out a powerful 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!
Talboteasar throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a beautiful hook that drops Talboteasar to the mat! Will Talboteasar be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Tharrier to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Talboteasar is up. He looks OK to continue.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talboteasar throws a hook but Tharrier blocks it.
Tharrier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talboteasar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talboteasar. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talboteasar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Tharrier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier misses with a double jab.
Tharrier slips a straight right by Talboteasar.
Tharrier throws a fast counter high kick but Talboteasar manages to duck under it in time.
Talboteasar loads up on a big right hand but Tharrier slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Tharrier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talboteasar 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: AKF 49 | Diego vs. Durand 2     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a right and a left that Tharrier avoids nicely.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Tharrier's front leg but catches the back leg as Tharrier tries to avoid it.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Tharrier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tharrier.#CUT2#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Tharrier backpedaling.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Tharrier saw that one coming.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tharrier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Brown to the mat, face first! Tharrier goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Brown is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#CUT2#Kingsley Brown's cut is getting worse.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier misses with a head kick.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown lands a jab to Tharrier's midsection.
Brown throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
Tharrier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Thom Tharrier should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donk. Brown catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Kingsley Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Brown catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Brown.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tharrier will feel that in the morning.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Tharrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Tharrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingsley Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Tharrier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Tharrier's front leg but catches the back leg as Tharrier tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?#T2#
Brown throws a head kick but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Brown.
Kingsley Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Tharrier's defenses.
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!
Tharrier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Brown dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Tharrier backpedaling.
Tharrier dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Tharrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tharrier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Kingsley Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.#T1#
Brown cracks Tharrier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Tharrier counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Tharrier.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Tharrier avoids the head kick by Brown. #T2#
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Good work by Tharrier as he checks the leg kick.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Tharrier only half commits.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tharrier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Tharrier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Tharrier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Tharrier avoids the head kick by Brown.
Tharrier throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Tharrier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Tharrier 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.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tharrier has Brown pressed against the ropes, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier blocks an elbow strike.
Tharrier has Brown pressed against the ropes, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tharrier.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Tharrier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier misses with a straight left. #T2#
Brown lands a jab to Tharrier's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier blocks a jab.
Tharrier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Tharrier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier connects with a solid leg kick.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Tharrier takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier lands a jab.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
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 Thom Tharrier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Kingsley Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrown.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Brown.
Tharrier is looking to counter punch.
Thom Tharrier is winning the standup battle so far.
Tharrier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Tharrier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tharrier.
Tharrier thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier blocks a low kick nicely.
Tharrier thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier. #T2#
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown stuns Tharrier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking. #KD2#
Brown lands a front kick to the face, that drops Tharrier to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Brown takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch position.
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Brown misses with a hook. Tharrier ducked under it nicely.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tharrier is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Tharrier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.#T1#
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown looks to land a combination but Tharrier avoids it well.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Tharrier will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tharrier with a body shot.
You can see that Brown has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Tharrier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tharrier.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Tharrier scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands a front kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tharrier will feel that in the morning.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tharrier counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
Brown throws a head kick but Tharrier moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tharrier 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Brown!

An out of breath and clearly excited Kingsley Brown thanked Savage Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
Bandichoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tharrier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tharrier.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tharrier.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bandichoo 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.
Bandichoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tharrier scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo 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.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bandichoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Bandichoo is looking to counter punch.
Tharrier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandichoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tharrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandichoo connects with a looping right hand.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier digs a good hook to Bandichoo's body.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tharrier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Bandichoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bandichoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandichoo's hands.
Tharrier lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Bandichoo. #KD2#
Bandichoo walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Tharrier rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bandichoo has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC2#Bandichoo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bandichoo out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Quick counters with a straight right hand.
Tharrier lands a nice hook to Quick's body. Quick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tharrier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tharrier throws a jab when Quick was well out of range.
Quick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
letting Quick counter with a right hand.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick
enabling Quick to counter with a crisp jab.
Quick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quick is out of range.
Tharrier scores with a leg kick.
Tharrier with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Quick slips the punch.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quick keeps Tharrier at a distance using the push kick.
Quick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharrier darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Quick moved out of range.
Quick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quick was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Quick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Quick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quick 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.
Quick scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quick connects with a crisp jab.
Quick scores with a punch to the head.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Quick counters with a beautiful hook that drops Tharrier to the mat! Will Tharrier be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Quick to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Tharrier is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
Quick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quick scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quick checks a leg kick.
Quick avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Quick is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Tharrier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tharrier looks winded!
Tharrier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quick.
Quick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Quick scoring well with a low kick there.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Quick saw it coming and moves away.
Quick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Quick avoids the punch easily.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Quick counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dru Quick!
An out of breath Dru Quick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AKF 24 | Tharrier vs. Erikson     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Erikson lands with a nice body punch.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tharrier.
Erikson works Tharrier's body with a nice hook.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Tharrier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tharrier. Tharrier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.
Erikson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erikson moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tharrier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tharrier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson scores with a push kick.
Erikson lands a lovely overhand right.
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Erikson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier misses with a body shot
and Erikson counters with an inside leg kick.
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.#T1#
Erikson lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.
Erikson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erikson.
Erikson connects with a looping right hand.
Erikson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Erikson needs to keep his hands up - Tharrier had a free shot at his head there.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Tharrier thows a leg kick but Erikson checks it
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Erikson 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.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erikson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tharrier off the ropes and back into range.
Erikson with the inside leg kick.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson connects with a body shot.
Erikson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2##CL2#
Erikson clinches up with Tharrier and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tharrier is trying to push Erikson away but Erikson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the ropes.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.#CL2#
Erikson has managed to clinch.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier lands with a right to the head.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson.
Tharrier takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Tharrier pushes Erikson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Erikson with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tharrier lands a right hand.
Erikson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tharrier's face.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.
Erikson scores a nice knee to the body.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
A short left from Erikson.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
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!
Erikson pushes Tharrier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tharrier tries to break free but Erikson pushes him back against the ropes.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the ropes.
Erikson is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erikson looking to throw knees to the head but Tharrier is blocking nicely.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Erikson.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Erikson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Erikson.
Erikson scores with a knee to the head.
Erikson lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Erikson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tharrier throws a sloppy body shot
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Jon Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Tharrier misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Erikson connects with a body shot that sends Tharrier's belly button to the back.
Erikson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erikson.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharrier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erikson is out of range and Tharrier settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Erikson slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Tharrier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Erikson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Tharrier as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Erikson darts in and clinches Tharrier up against the ropes.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
Erikson lands a nice knee to the body.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tharrier 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!
Erikson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #KD2#
Erikson drops Tharrier with a big knee! Will Tharrier beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Tharrier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erikson.
Erikson scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Erikson.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson! But no joy.#T2#
Erikson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Erikson finds it's way through Tharrier's defenses.
Erikson catches Tharrier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erikson with a jab.
Tharrier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson is looking to slow Tharrier down with leg kicks.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Erikson connects with a crisp jab.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erikson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tharrier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Erikson saw that one coming.
Tharrier walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson.
Erikson lands a head shot.
A solid body kick from Erikson.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.#T3#
Erikson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tharrier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Erikson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Erikson connects with a body shot that sends Tharrier's belly button to the back.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a swing at Erikson's ribcage but misses.
Erikson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Erikson.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Tharrier lands a jab.
Erikson slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Erikson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erikson 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!
Tharrier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tharrier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Erikson.
Tharrier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tharrier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Jab, jab by Erikson - just one landing.
Tharrier tries to move into range but Erikson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erikson connects with a body shot.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erikson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Erikson.
Danga de danga de dang - Erikson scores with a four punch combination!
Tharrier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Erikson!
Erikson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tharrier at a distance.
Erikson lunges at Tharrier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tharrier's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson connects with a single shot there.
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Erikson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Erikson slams his shin into Tharrier's torso.
Erikson lands a nice hook to Tharrier's body. Tharrier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erikson throws a head kick that Tharrier semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Erikson. Beautiful body shot.
Erikson cracks Tharrier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the body
and Erikson counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Erikson counters with a left to the body.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Erikson slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Erikson lands a jab.
Erikson with the inside leg kick.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick.
Erikson feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tharrier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tharrier tries to score with a low kick but Erikson moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.
Erikson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Erikson cracks Tharrier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erikson feints a counter leg kick.
Tharrier's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
Tharrier swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks.
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Erikson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erikson slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erikson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Erikson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Erikson clobbers Tharrier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tharrier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there #CL2#
and Erikson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier is trying to maintain a safe position but Erikson gets an underhook and turns Tharrier into the ropes.#T3#
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Jon Erikson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Erikson.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Erikson.
Erikson crunches a lovely knee into Tharrier's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Erikson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Erikson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tharrier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Erikson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tharrier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Erikson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Erikson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erikson presses Tharrier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erikson scores a nice knee to the body.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Tharrier's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson.
A short body shot lands from Erikson as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Erikson as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Erikson.
Erikson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erikson tries a knee to the head but Tharrier blocks it.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson crunches a lovely knee into Tharrier's ribcage.
Erikson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Erikson pushes Tharrier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Erikson.
Erikson is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson lands a knee to the head.
Erikson is working Tharrier over against the ropes.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Erikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erikson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jon Erikson!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jon Erikson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jon Erikson!

Jon Erikson wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: AKF 21 | Robbins vs. Beukeboom     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Fairtex slips a jab from Tharrier.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier jabs Fairtex to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tharrier doesn't seem bothered though.
Fairtex with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tharrier.
Fairtex sizes up Tharrier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tharrier takes one to the chin there.
Tharrier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Fairtex ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Tharrier misses with the combination.
Tharrier wants to slow Fairtex down by chopping away at his legs.
Fairtex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier misses with a straight left. #T1#
Fairtex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tharrier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fairtex scrambles back to his feet.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Fairtex moved out of range nicely.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex staying out of range there.
Fairtex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Tharrier's side.
Tharrier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Fairtex lands.
Tharrier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fairtex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tharrier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Tharrier scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Fairtex. That snapped Tharrier's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex scores with a jab. Tharrier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex's corner calls for a 1-2. Fairtex obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Tharrier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice elbow from Fairtex. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Nice body punch from Tharrier - that landed with a thud.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex tries to stall but Tharrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands. #BC2#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Tharrier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fairtex is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tharrier throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards. #T3#
Fairtex trying to control the position but instead, Tharrier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairtex into the ropes.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Fairtex's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairtex throws an elbow that misses.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Tharrier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tharrier being controlled against the ropes.
Fairtex is looking to control Tharrier's arms but Tharrier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fairtex has his back to the ropes.
Fairtex blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Fairtex throws a shot to the body.
Fairtex with a jab.
Fairtex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier lands the left hand.
Fairtex is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tharrier lands the left hand.#ROC2#Fairtex is rocked!
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Oh Fairtex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairtex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fairtex works the jab nicely.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Fairtex moved out of range.
Fairtex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Fairtex seems to have got his legs back now.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Fairtex seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fairtex scores with a nice head shot.
Tharrier takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex lands a glancing blow to the side of Tharrier's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Tharrier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairtex doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Fairtex as he checks the leg kick.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier feints a counter leg kick.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Songkom Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier'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#
Tharrier lands with a hook. Fairtex tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairtex thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Fairtex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tharrier takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fairtex cracks Tharrier with an open hand slap.
Fairtex checks the leg kick.
Tharrier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that misses.
Tharrier throws a hook but Fairtex avoids it easily.
Fairtex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Fairtex moved out of range nicely.
Fairtex is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Fairtex slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Songkom Fairtex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Tharrier shrugs off. #T1#
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Tharrier gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Fairtex lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Fairtex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fairtex tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex is working Tharrier over against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to stall but Tharrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tharrier's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Fairtex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex lands a left hand.
Fairtex prevents Tharrier from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
Fairtex will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tharrier up against the ropes.#T3#
Fairtex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier avoids a wild elbow strike from Fairtex.
Fairtex cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex.
Tharrier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tharrier avoids it.#BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Tharrier circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Tharrier.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Fairtex tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fairtex's sensitive parts.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Fairtex is out of range.
Fairtex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tharrier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tharrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tharrier under the eye.
A left lands for Fairtex.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fairtex.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Fairtex paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Fairtex tries to counter by clinching up but Tharrier breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Songkom Fairtex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Tharrier off balance momentarily.
Fairtex slips a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex lands a right hook to the body.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tharrier on the side of the head.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairtex lands a jab to the nose.
Tharrier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Tharrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex lands a head shot.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fairtex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fairtex scores with a push kick.#T1#
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Tharrier down.
Fairtex dips to his left and cracks Tharrier with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Fairtex.
Fairtex swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fairtex slips under a jab.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tharrier will feel that in the morning.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Fairtex with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Fairtex takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tharrier lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Fairtex - just one landing.
Tharrier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Songkom Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fairtex walks into a stiff left hand from Tharrier.
Tharrier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tharrier closes the distance and catches Fairtex with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Fairtex is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Fairtex is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Fairtex is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Tharrier takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Dimitrov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Dimitrov avoids it.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Tharrier avoids it with no problem.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrov's leg but Dimitrov calmly moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tharrier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov digs a good hook to Tharrier's body.
Dimitrov defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimitrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tharrier. #T1#
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dimitrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tharrier on the side of the head.
Dimitrov lands a body shot.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Dimitrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Tharrier crashing to the mat! Tharrier uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: AKF 12 | Duanesboy vs. Rram     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
A big left from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Miles Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tharrier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles Iii checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Miles Iii moved out of range.
Miles Iii cracks Tharrier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii misses with a straight left.
Tharrier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tharrier throws a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Miles Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier thuds a left hand into Miles Iii's body.
Tharrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tharrier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tharrier walks into a stiff left hand from Miles Iii.
Tharrier tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Miles Iii scores with a jab.
Tharrier lands with a right hand.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Miles Iii moved out of range nicely.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Miles Iii misses with a looping right.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii scores with a leg kick.
Miles Iii throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Tharrier scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Miles Iii throws a right hand that Tharrier ducks under and follows up with a left that Tharrier also avoids with ease.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Miles Iii saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Tharrier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles Iii at a distance.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miles Iii. That did some damage!
Tharrier misses with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Miles Iii slips the punch.
Miles Iii moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Miles Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tharrier looks to land a body kick but Miles Iii moved away.
Miles Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Miles Iii is out of range.
Tharrier lands a body shot.
Miles Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharrier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miles Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Miles Iii wants to clinch.
It seemed like Tharrier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Miles Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head but Miles Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharrier scores with a three punch combo!
Tharrier motions for Miles Iii to come forward. Tharrier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miles Iii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tharrier really felt that one!
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miles Iii with the inside leg kick.
Tharrier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tharrier clobbers Miles Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miles Iii doesn't manage to clinch there - Tharrier circles away.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Miles Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Jab from Miles Iii.
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 big left from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii is looking to clinch.
Tharrier swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range. #T4#
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles Iii.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Tharrier lands with an overhand left.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Tharrier.
As Tharrier looks to move away, Miles Iii throws a big counter combo but Tharrier just gets out of the way.
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Miles Iii.
Tharrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miles Iii. That one must have hurt.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miles Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tharrier.
Miles Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Tharrier avoided it.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier misses with a jab to the body
and Miles Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tharrier tries to work over Miles Iii's front leg with a kick but Miles Iii checks it.
Miles Iii throws a right hand that Tharrier ducks under and follows up with a left that Tharrier also avoids with ease.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
That's time! Miles Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Miles Iii motions for Tharrier to come forward. Miles Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles Iii lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Tharrier with a jab.
A big left from Miles Iii misses.
Tharrier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miles Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Miles Iii stuns Tharrier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tharrier scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Miles Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Tharrier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Miles Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii jabs at Tharrier's body.
A left lands for Miles Iii.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Tharrier.
Miles Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tharrier just manages to avoid it.
Miles Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Tharrier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miles Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Miles Iii lands with a cross.
Miles Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Miles Iii lunges at Tharrier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tharrier's hand.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tharrier.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tharrier.
Miles Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miles Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tharrier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miles Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miles Iii staying out of range there.#T2#
Miles Iii checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tharrier there.
Tharrier lunges at Miles Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles Iii's hand.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles Iii is just out of range.
Miles Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Miles Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tharrier looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Miles Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles Iii.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miles Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miles Iii is out of range.
Miles Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up but Tharrier circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Miles Iii misses with the combination.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Miles Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
A combination from Miles Iii does no damage.
Tharrier swings widly with a right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles Iii with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tharrier.
Miles Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tharrier misses with a hook
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles Iii cracks Tharrier with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Tharrier. Those never looked like landing.
Miles Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miles Iii sizes up Tharrier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles Iii scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Miles Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Tharrier thumps Miles Iii with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Miles Iii - just one landing.
Miles Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miles Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier thuds his shin into the meat of Miles Iii's side.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tharrier throws a chopping leg kick but Miles Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miles Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles Iii.
Nice jab there from Tharrier.
Miles Iii's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tharrier slips a jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii cracks Tharrier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Miles Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
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 Boobie Miles Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
The crowd cheers as Miles Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Miles Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier 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.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the body.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tharrier blocks the body kick.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination but Tharrier avoids it well.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Miles Iii ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Miles Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miles Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Miles Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles Iii slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Miles Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Miles Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier scores with a jab.
Miles Iii staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tharrier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Miles Iii.
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
Miles Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tharrier throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.#T2#
Jab, jab by Miles Iii - just one landing.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination. Tharrier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Miles Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Miles Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miles Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier tests Miles Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier is looking to slow Miles Iii down with leg kicks.
Miles Iii walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Miles Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Tharrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tharrier moves out of range of the leg kick from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Tharrier flicks out a counter leg kick but Miles Iii steps away.#T3#
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up.
Tharrier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miles Iii under the eye.
Tharrier throws a hook but Miles Iii avoids it easily.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Miles Iii's shoulder, as Miles Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Miles Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tharrier. Tharrier obviously looking to wear him down.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles Iii.
Miles Iii slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws out a powerful jab.
Miles Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles Iii throws a hook but Tharrier blocks it.
Miles Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miles Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Miles Iii blocks the leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Miles Iii ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tharrier misses. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Miles Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier throws a jab when Miles Iii was well out of range.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miles Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Tharrier is having none of it.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Miles Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Miles Iii slips the punch.
Tharrier takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miles Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tharrier lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thom Tharrier.
Well Tharrier 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Thom Tharrier!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Thom Tharrier!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Thom Tharrier!

Thom Tharrier wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Ambush 10: Ringnes VS Tharrier     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ringnes at a distance.
Ringnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tharrier slips a straight right by Ringnes .
Ringnes takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ringnes avoids a kick to the body.
Ringnes takes one to the chin there.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ringnes connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ringnes 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 Tharrier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tharrier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tharrier tries a quick counter leg kick but Ringnes is wise to it.
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Ringnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier punishes Ringnes 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Ringnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tharrier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ringnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Ringnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Ringnes throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tharrier.
Ringnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Ringnes 's shoulder, as Ringnes tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Ringnes ducks into a a hook from Tharrier and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
A punch combination from Ringnes misses. #T1#
Ringnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ringnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ringnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tharrier. Tharrier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ringnes slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Tharrier swings for the body but Ringnes moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier connects with a jab.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Ringnes 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ringnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ringnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ringnes checks a leg kick.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Ringnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier lands a right hook to the body.
Ringnes misses with a double jab. #T2#
Tharrier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tharrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tharrier looks winded!
Tharrier moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ringnes . That's going to slow Tharrier down.
Ringnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Ringnes scores with a one two! Tharrier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ringnes counter with a right hand.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Ringnes ducked under it nicely.
Ringnes throws a counter high kick but Tharrier was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Ringnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Ringnes checks the leg kick.
Ringnes cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tharrier takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Tharrier misses
and Ringnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ringnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tharrier misses with a body punch
and Ringnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ringnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier. #T3#
A jab lands there for Ringnes .
Good standup being displayed there by Ringnes as he connects with a hook.
Ringnes throws a switch kick that catches Tharrier on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Tharrier looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Tharrier flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Arild Ringnes !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arild Ringnes waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 14, 2021
#R1##KD2#
Tharrier drops Fire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fire looks back up at him and smiles so Tharrier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Fire is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Fire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Fire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Tharrier didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier is looking to stand up but Fire isn't so interested in that idea.
Fire seems to have got his legs back now.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Tharrier pushes Fire off and scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Tharrier misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tharrier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ground and pound from Fire.
Fire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tharrier is looking to escape.#T1#
Fire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fire stops Tharrier from getting back to his feet.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tharrier keeps working.
Ground and pound from Fire.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Tharrier's temple.
Fire is taking a breather. Tharrier 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.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Tharrier's hands, connecting with Tharrier's forehead.
Fire stops Tharrier from getting back to his feet.
Tharrier has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fire working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Tharrier is trying to stand up here but Fire is controlling him well.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tharrier scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fire manages to mount him!
Fire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Fire landing shots from mount.
Fire landing punches. #ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
Fire drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tharrier! More shots from Fire and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN K1 6/4     
Date:   Jun 04, 2021
#R1#
Tharrier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shevchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Shevchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Shevchenko avoids it.
Tharrier with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Igor Shevchenko has been cut.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Shevchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Shevchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Shevchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Shevchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Shevchenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tharrier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shevchenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier throws a hook but Shevchenko blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Tharrier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shevchenko checks a leg kick.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko misses with a looping left.#T1#
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shevchenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shevchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shevchenko duly obliges.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Shevchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tharrier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shevchenko's sensitive parts.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Shevchenko throws the left hand but Tharrier avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shevchenko counter with a right hand.
Tharrier scores with a sloppy right hand. Shevchenko should have avoided that one.
Tharrier scores with a nice head shot.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Shevchenko's head but Shevchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shevchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target.
Shevchenko throws a right and a left that Tharrier avoids nicely.
Tharrier is looking to chop away at Shevchenko's legs.
Tharrier lands a leg kick that knocks Shevchenko off balance momentarily.
That kick from Shevchenko tenderised Tharrier's leg. Tharrier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tharrier lands with a kick to the temple. Shevchenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Tharrier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shevchenko looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shevchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Shevchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Shevchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shevchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shevchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shevchenko moves in looking to clinch but Tharrier pushes him off.
Shevchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Tharrier seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Shevchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shevchenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Shevchenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Tharrier falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Shevchenko to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tharrier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tharrier throws a series of punches but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Shevchenko throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Tharrier swings for the body but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
and Shevchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy.
Shevchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Shevchenko avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Shevchenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shevchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Shevchenko moves out of range easily.
Donk. Tharrier catches Shevchenko right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Shevchenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shevchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Shevchenko counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shevchenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tharrier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A good leg kick by Tharrier.
Shevchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Shevchenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Tharrier steps away.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shevchenko.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tharrier moves forwards but Shevchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tharrier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shevchenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shevchenko connects with a right hand. Tharrier shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shevchenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shevchenko scores with a hook.
Shevchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tharrier throwing a counter right hand but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Shevchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Shevchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Shevchenko.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Shevchenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking.
Igor Shevchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shevchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shevchenko.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Shevchenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Shevchenko connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target.
Shevchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tharrier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shevchenko scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier backing away here, and Shevchenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Shevchenko.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shevchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shevchenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shevchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Shevchenko feints a counter leg kick.
Shevchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Shevchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shevchenko misses with a double jab. #T1#
Shevchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shevchenko scores with a jab. Tharrier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Shevchenko blocks the leg kick.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Shevchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier thows a leg kick but Shevchenko checks it
and Shevchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shevchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Shevchenko scores with a kick to the body.
Tharrier slips a jab and a cross from Shevchenko.
Tharrier throwing a counter right hand but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shevchenko!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
letting Shevchenko counter with a right hand.
Tharrier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Tharrier misses. #KD2#
Shevchenko scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Tharrier beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Shevchenko is out of range.
Tharrier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shevchenko.#T2#
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Shevchenko throws out a counter right but Tharrier avoids it with no problem.
Tharrier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#KD2#
Shevchenko closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Tharrier crashing to the mat! Tharrier uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Tharrier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shevchenko momentarily.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shevchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shevchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Tharrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shevchenko.
Tharrier seems to have got his legs back now.
Tharrier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shevchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shevchenko scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Shevchenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shevchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shevchenko.
Shevchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shevchenko feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Good standup being displayed there by Shevchenko as he connects with a hook.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Shevchenko moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Tharrier walks into a big right hand from Shevchenko and goes down! The referee sends Shevchenko to a neutral corner as Tharrier gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T3#
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shevchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Shevchenko checks the leg kick.
Tharrier walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Igor Shevchenko!
A pretty intense looking Igor Shevchenko took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: SYN K1 5/21     
Date:   May 21, 2021
#R1#
Erikson scores with a three punch combo!
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Erikson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eriksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Erikson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tharrier cracks Erikson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Erikson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Erikson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Erikson could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: S y n     
Date:   Apr 09, 2021
#R1#
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Bon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Bon moved out of range nicely.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Bon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bon. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Bon thinks about the counter body kick.
Bon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tharrier under the eye.
Bon cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Bon.
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tharrier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tharrier. That's going to slow Bon down.
Bon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Bon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tharrier connects with a body shot that sends Bon's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick
and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Tharrier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bon misses with a looping left.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
Tharrier tried to score with a low kick but Bon checks it.
Bon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Bon takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bon.
Tharrier clobbers Bon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bon walks into a stiff left hand from Tharrier.
Bon misses with a hook.
Bon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier works the jab nicely.
Bon scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier digs a good hook to Bon's body.
Tharrier swinging wildly here.
Bon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him. #T2#
Tharrier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bon.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier slips a jab from Bon.
Bon misses with an uppercut.
Bon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Bon.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bon.
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tharrier throws a right hand that misses
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tharrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bon stuns Tharrier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Bon misses with a body shot.
Bon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tharrier's sensitive parts.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Tharrier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bon.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bon.
Bon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bon tries to land a front kick but Tharrier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bon lands with an uppercut that bounces Tharrier off the ropes and back into range.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Bon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Bon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tharrier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Bon.
Bon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Bon.
Bon tries to work over Tharrier's front leg with a kick but Tharrier checks it. #T4#
Bon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tharrier avoids the body shot from Bon.
Bon cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier slips under a jab.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Bon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bon.
Bon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
Tharrier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Bon blocks the leg kick.
Bon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tharrier scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tharrier.
Tharrier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
You can see that Bon has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Bon. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oson Bon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
That's time! Tharrier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bon lands a nice shot that snaps Tharrier's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Bon throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Tharrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bon throws out the jab.
Tharrier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bon.
Bon slips a jab from Tharrier.
Bon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bon checks a leg kick.
Tharrier connects with a looping right hand.
Tharrier motions for Bon to come forward. Tharrier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bon connects 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!
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tharrier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bon scrambles back to his feet.
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Bon counters with a low kick, right behind Tharrier 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bon cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.
Bon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bon.#T1#
Jab from Bon.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bon connects with a body shot that sends Tharrier's belly button to the back.
Bon lands a right hook to the body.
Bon scores with a leg kick.
Bon lands a nice shot that snaps Tharrier's head back.
Tharrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Tharrier misses the target.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Bon moved out of range.
Tharrier moves out of range of the leg kick from Bon.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Bon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tharrier. Tharrier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Tharrier.
Bon misses with a hook.
Tharrier slips a jab from Bon.
Bon loads up on a big right hand but Tharrier slips the punch.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tharrier stuns Bon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bon ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Bon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a leg kick that knocks Bon off balance momentarily.
Bon looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bon.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tharrier.
Jab, jab by Tharrier - just one landing.
Bon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tharrier. That's going to slow Bon down.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Bon slips the punch.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Bon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bon scores with a push kick.
Bon feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bon.
The fighters circling - Bon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tharrier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Bon misses.
Bon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tharrier. Tharrier obviously looking to wear him down.
Tharrier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bon moves away.
Bon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tharrier with a body shot.
Tharrier misses with the combination.
It seemed like Bon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier throws a series of punches but Bon moves out of range.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Oson Bon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bon throws a hook but Tharrier blocks it.
Bon cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.
Bon delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Bon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oson Bon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bon throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Bon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tharrier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tharrier lands with an uppercut that bounces Bon off the ropes and back into range.
Bon throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Tharrier lands with an uppercut that bounces Bon off the ropes and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bon. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bon misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bon. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bon is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Bon misses.
Bon throws a jab but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bon misses with a looping right.#T1#
Tharrier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tharrier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon is just out of range.
Bon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bon cracks Tharrier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bon tries to land a front kick but Tharrier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tharrier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Bon.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Bon slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
Tharrier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bon checks it well.
Tharrier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bon scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Bon connects with a leg kick.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Bon's shoulder, as Bon tries to avoid the shot.
Tharrier throws a hook but Bon blocks it.
Tharrier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oson Bon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tharrier swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
Bon lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bon. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bon stuns Tharrier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bon moves out of range of the strikes.
Bon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bon slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Bon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bon digs a good hook to Tharrier's body.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick.
Bon dips to his left and cracks Tharrier with an uppercut!
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Bon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Bon misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Bon saw it coming and moves away.
Bon missing with a left hand there. Tharrier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bon.
Bon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bon slips a jab from Tharrier.
Bon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier with the inside leg kick.
Tharrier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bon can pounce on him.
Bon stuns Tharrier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Bon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tharrier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Bon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tharrier. Tharrier obviously looking to wear him down.
Bon misses with a looping right.
Bon scores with a decent looking hook.
Bon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tharrier misses with a body punch
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tharrier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bon.
Bon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Bon digs a good body shot into Tharrier's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Bon.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tharrier scores with a hook to the body. Bon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tharrier's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oson Bon.
Well Bon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oson Bon!

Oson Bon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SYN K-1 ĺŤ     
Date:   Mar 19, 2021
#R1#
Tharrier jabs Miles Iii right on the nose. Miles Iii blinks but takes it well.
Tharrier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tharrier there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Miles Iii's leg. Miles Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miles Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles Iii.
Tharrier throws a leg kick which misses Miles Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Miles Iii tries to avoid it.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miles Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!
Tharrier lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Tharrier. Beautiful body shot.
Miles Iii is breathing heavily.
Miles Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a right hand that Miles Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles Iii also avoids with ease.
Miles Iii is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Miles Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tharrier takes one to the chin there.
Tharrier with a nice cross.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
A little feinted left hand from Miles Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Tharrier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Miles Iii is out of range.
Miles Iii blocks a leg kick.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Miles Iii avoids it.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Tharrier.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Miles Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier swings widly with a right hand
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tharrier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A head kick misses from Miles Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Miles Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tharrier to score with a decent uppercut.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Miles Iii avoids it.
Tharrier takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Miles Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Miles Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miles Iii is out of range.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Miles Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miles Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miles Iii misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miles Iii lands a head shot.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Miles Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Miles Iii is looking to counter punch.
Miles Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tharrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Tharrier misses.
Miles Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Miles Iii ducks into a a hook from Tharrier and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Tharrier tried to score with a low kick but Miles Iii checks it.
Miles Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tharrier throws a front kick aimed at Miles Iii's knee but Miles Iii avoids it well.
Miles Iii is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miles Iii.
Tharrier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Miles Iii thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
Tharrier connects with a solid leg kick.
Tharrier throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Miles Iii does no damage. #T4#
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
Miles Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Tharrier.
Tharrier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miles Iii is out of range and Tharrier settles back down.
Miles Iii throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the ropes.
Miles Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Tharrier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Miles Iii checks it.
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles Iii.
Miles Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miles Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up but Tharrier circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier is looking to chop away at Miles Iii's legs.
Miles Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miles Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miles Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Thom Tharrier should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
It looked like Miles Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Miles Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tharrier throws a solid leg kick but Miles Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tharrier.
Miles Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
Miles Iii takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miles Iii. That did some damage!
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Miles Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miles Iii connects with a jab.
Miles Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with a double jab.
Tharrier throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Tharrier cracks Miles Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tharrier has time to react.
Miles Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.#T1#
Miles Iii is looking to clinch.
Tharrier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miles Iii.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Miles Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tharrier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miles Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Miles Iii's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.
Miles Iii doesn't manage to clinch there - Tharrier circles away.
Miles Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Tharrier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Miles Iii moved out of range.
Miles Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miles Iii connects with a right hand. Tharrier shakes it off.
Miles Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tharrier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tharrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miles Iii. Miles Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Miles Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.#T2#
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Tharrier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tharrier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miles Iii scores with a one two! Tharrier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a push kick but Miles Iii slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Miles Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miles Iii moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Tharrier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Tharrier scores with a jab to the head. #KD2#
Tharrier closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Miles Iii crashing to the mat! Miles Iii uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Miles Iii is rocked!
Tharrier scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Miles Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Miles Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Miles Iii saw that one coming.
Miles Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Miles Iii tries to clinch up.
Miles Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharrier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miles Iii in his tracks.
Miles Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tharrier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tharrier.
Jab from Miles Iii.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Miles Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier connects with a body shot.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head but Miles Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharrier fails to land with a series of punches.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier throws a jab when Miles Iii was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tharrier.
Miles Iii swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Miles Iii slips the punch.
Tharrier misses with a jab to the body
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Tharrier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miles Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tharrier scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Miles Iii.
Miles Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Miles Iii scores with a nice strike.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miles Iii misses the shot to the body.
Miles Iii checks a low kick from Tharrier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Tharrier.
Miles Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miles Iii needs to keep his hands up - Tharrier had a free shot at his head there.
Miles Iii 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Miles Iii moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Tharrier slips a straight right by Miles Iii.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Tharrier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Tharrier as he checks the leg kick.
Miles Iii looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
A nice side step and Tharrier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tharrier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tharrier clobbers Miles Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miles Iii throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
It looked like Miles Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tharrier throws a hook but Miles Iii avoids it easily.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Miles Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier connects with the punch.#T1#
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miles Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Miles Iii lands.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Miles Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier tries to bum rush Miles Iii with a series of wild strikes but Miles Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles Iii tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miles Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Miles Iii lands with an overhand left.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miles Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier takes one to the chin there.
Tharrier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miles Iii checks it well.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Miles Iii is out of range. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tharrier.
Tharrier is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Miles Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miles Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.#CL#
Miles Iii rushes Tharrier and presses him up against the ropes.
Miles Iii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Miles Iii looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miles Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Tharrier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miles Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tharrier moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Tharrier finds it's way through Miles Iii's defenses.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Miles Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Tharrier catches Miles Iii right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Tharrier coming out on top.
Miles Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tharrier looks to throw a body kick
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Miles Iii misses the target.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miles Iii lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miles Iii throws out the jab.
Miles Iii throws the left hand but Tharrier avoids the punch easily.
Miles Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tharrier throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Tharrier avoided it.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tharrier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miles Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Miles Iii throws a nice looking combination but Tharrier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miles Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thom Tharrier.
I've got Tharrier 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Butane connects with a solid leg kick.
Butane works the jab nicely.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Butane saw it coming and moves away.
Tharrier dips to his left and cracks Butane with an uppercut!
Tharrier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butane.
Butane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target. #KD2#
Tharrier cracks Butane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Butane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tharrier finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butane at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Butane lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Butane as he connects with a hook.
Tharrier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a jab to the body
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butane checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Butane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Tharrier is looking to score with low kicks.
Butane 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.
Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tharrier.
Butane lands with a nice combination. Tharrier backs away looking to recover.
Butane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick.
Tharrier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tharrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butane throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Butane.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butane's corner calls for a 1-2. Butane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Butane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Butane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butane misses with a body shot.
Butane slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Butane checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butane throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Butane scores with a leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Butane ducked under it nicely.
Tharrier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tharrier drops his hands momentarily and Butane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier Throws a clean left jab. Tharrier Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Butane's chin! Butane crumbles to the ground and Tharrier follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Tharrier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: PANDA 82     
Date:   Feb 05, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tharrier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Steel rushes Tharrier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel.
Tharrier gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tharrier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Tharrier misses with a double jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tharrier.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharrier.
Steel gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel. #BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Tharrier throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel tries to counter with a clinch but Tharrier shakes him off and moves away.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Tharrier's leg but Tharrier calmly moves out of range.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tharrier darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range. #T3#
Tharrier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tharrier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tharrier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tharrier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel slips a jab from Tharrier.
Steel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tharrier's head.
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!#CL2#
Steel rushes Tharrier and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel checks the leg kick.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tharrier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Tharrier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel with a hook.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
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 Thom Tharrier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Steel jabs at Tharrier's body.
Steel defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Tharrier checks it.
Tharrier throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier. #CL2#
Steel closes the distance and pushes Tharrier back into the cage.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tharrier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.#T1#
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Tharrier trying to control the position but instead, Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tharrier into the cage.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tharrier.
Steel cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
A short right from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands. #T2#
A short right from Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel scores with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
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!
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
A short right from Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tharrier working aggressively here. #T4#
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action. #BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tharrier if he has to take too many more of those.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tharrier circles away.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Tharrier settles back down.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier. #CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Tharrier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
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#
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tharrier misses with a double jab.
Tharrier tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tharrier.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Steel works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is looking to slow Tharrier down with leg kicks.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Steel. #CL2#
Tharrier tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tharrier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier stalling.
Tharrier tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier lands with a right to the head.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Steel. #T4#
Steel keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel lands a body punch.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!

Jack Steel gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PANDA 73     
Date:   Jan 15, 2021
#R1#
Wangchuck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wangchuck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tharrier swivels and escapes.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Wangchuck shoots in for a double leg but Tharrier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lotay Wangchuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tharrier.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Wangchuck is out of range.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wangchuck.#CUT2#It looks like Lotay Wangchuck has been cut.
Wangchuck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tharrier.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tharrier.
Wangchuck has been working on his balance at Lads Lash Banter Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tharrier.
Wangchuck walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier leaves Wangchuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tharrier. That's going to slow Wangchuck down.
Wangchuck shoots in but no luck this time.
Tharrier swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Wangchuck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Wangchuck passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Tharrier is trying to stand back up but Wangchuck is controlling him #SUB#
Wangchuck 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.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet.
Wangchuck wants to take a breather but Tharrier is having none of it.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Wangchuck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wangchuck prevents Tharrier from standing back up. #T2#
Tharrier is staying active underneath Wangchuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tharrier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wangchuck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wangchuck trying to control the action but Tharrier is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck prevents Tharrier from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Tharrier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wangchuck is on him like a limpet, forcing Tharrier back against the cage.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tharrier gets underhooks to prevent Wangchuck's takedown attempt.
Tharrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier scores with a hook to the body.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wangchuck dives in for a single leg takedown but Tharrier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Tharrier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tharrier stalling against the cage.
Tharrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wangchuck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tharrier walks away with a smile on his face. Wangchuck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.#KD2#
Tharrier drops Wangchuck with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wangchuck looks back up at him and smiles so Tharrier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Wangchuck is rocked!
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangchuck tries to get into range but Tharrier steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Wangchuck! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tharrier scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: PANDA 64     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Erikson slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Erikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tharrier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erikson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.#CL2#
Erikson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erikson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharrier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson lands a right hand.
Tharrier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Erikson lands a left hand. #T1#
Erikson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Erikson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tharrier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tharrier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Erikson - that landed with a thud.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a body shot.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Erikson.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Erikson. #T2#
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Erikson.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Erikson scores with a knee to the head.
Erikson effectively controlling the action here.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson with a knee to the head.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Erikson won't allow it.
A short left from Erikson.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Tharrier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
Erikson scores with a knee to the head.
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Erikson.
Tharrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Erikson tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Erikson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tharrier blocks it with crossed arms.
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Erikson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erikson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erikson slips a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Erikson tries to counter with a clinch but Tharrier shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson stalling the fight. #T4#
Erikson tries to land a knee to the head but Tharrier blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Erikson trying to land knees to the body.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Erikson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Erikson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tharrier's head.#CL2#
Erikson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tharrier, pushing him back against the cage.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Jon Erikson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erikson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erikson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson. #T1#
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Erikson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erikson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Erikson looking to throw knees to the head but Tharrier is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Erikson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Erikson has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson.
Erikson tries to stall but Tharrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tharrier tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
Tharrier lands a nice uppercut.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tharrier misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson trying to stall but Tharrier improves his position.
Tharrier lands a shot to the body.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson scores with a knee to the head.
Erikson with a knee to the head.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A short left from Erikson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Erikson stalling in the clinch but Tharrier improves position.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tharrier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Erikson is controlling him.#BC#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Tharrier misses the jab.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erikson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tharrier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erikson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Erikson.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick which misses Erikson's front leg but catches the back leg as Erikson tries to avoid it.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tharrier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erikson counters with a thumping low kick.
Erikson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Erikson lands.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Erikson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Erikson's shoulder, as Erikson tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Erikson tenderised Tharrier's leg. Tharrier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Tharrier takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Tharrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tharrier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Erikson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tharrier's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Erikson!
Jon Erikson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PANDA 51     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Tharrier slips the punch.
Tharrier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tharrier scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier connects with a nice looking jab.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Tharrier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Steel.#T1#
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Tharrier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Tharrier cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a straight left.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier jabs at Steel's body.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tharrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier lands an overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tharrier.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Tharrier.
Steel is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tharrier Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Steel is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: PANDA 39     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tharrier. That's going to slow Van Cleefe down. #TD2#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tharrier quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is working for a kimura but Tharrier is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying for a kimura here. Tharrier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Van Cleefe wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Post fight, Lee Van Cleefe took to the microphone: 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

 

Event: PANDA 30     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer closes the distance and clinches up with Tharrier, looking for a takedown. Meyer pushes Tharrier against the cage but Tharrier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Meyer counters by clinching up. #BC#
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tharrier with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Tharrier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
Meyer stalls.
Meyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier motions for Meyer to come forward. Tharrier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Tharrier's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Tharrier pushes him away.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Meyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Tharrier throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tharrier there.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tharrier throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Meyer slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Meyer checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Tharrier throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Tharrier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Tharrier takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Tharrier feints a jab promting Meyer to slip. Tharrier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meyer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tharrier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Meyer is rocked!
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tharrier tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tharrier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Tharrier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thom Tharrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Meyer checks a leg kick.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Meyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tharrier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Tharrier sets himself, and Meyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Tharrier avoids it this time.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Tharrier. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier jabs at Meyer's body.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tharrier as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Tharrier misses with a body kick.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Meyer moves into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Meyer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Tharrier off balance momentarily.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
That's time! Tharrier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thom Tharrier is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Meyer counters with a three punch combo that has Tharrier backing up. Tharrier nods at Meyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tharrier. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
Tharrier scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyer should have avoided that one.
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tharrier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier walks into a jab.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.#T1#
Meyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Tharrier pushes him away.
Tharrier throws out a leg kick but Meyer moves out of range and Tharrier only half commits.
Meyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tharrier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Tharrier takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer is looking for the big counter here.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Tharrier.
Meyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Meyer clinches up with Tharrier and pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head. #BC2#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Meyer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier is looking to score with low kicks.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tharrier defends it well.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Meyer shoots for a takedown but Tharrier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thom Tharrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Tharrier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Meyer finds it's target.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier wants to slow Meyer down by chopping away at his legs.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
Meyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Tharrier lands a head shot.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Tharrier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyer.
Meyer tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Meyer back against the cage.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tharrier walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Tharrier sprawls well.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tharrier as he jumps to the side.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tharrier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Meyer tries to clinch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Meyer moves out of range as Tharrier throws a body kick.
Tharrier with the inside leg kick.
Tharrier lands a jab to Meyer's midsection.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meyer checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meyer.
Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tharrier as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Meyer pushes Tharrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Tharrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thom Tharrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.#T1#
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Meyer. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meyer slips under a jab from Tharrier.#CL2#
Meyer gets a clinch.
Meyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier taking a breather.
Meyer jumps guard but Tharrier stands there with Meyer around his waist. Meyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyer blocking some punches.
Meyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Meyer lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Meyer slowing the pace effectively.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tharrier to keep the fight standing.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Meyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer jumps guard but Tharrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meyer stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tharrier as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Tharrier manages to get underhooks.
Meyer looking to throw knees to the head but Tharrier is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Meyer manages to break the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Meyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tharrier keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Meyer is controlling him. #ES#
Tharrier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Meyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tharrier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tharrier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tharrier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer with the counter takedown but Tharrier avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Meyer wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws out a leg kick but Meyer moves out of range and Tharrier only half commits.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Tharrier scoring well with a low kick there.
Tharrier lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.
Oscar Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Tharrier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tharrier, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: PANDA 18     
Date:   Sep 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier lands the left hand.
Mihailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Mihailov is out of range.
Mihailov checks a leg kick.
Tharrier lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mihailov throws a leg kick but Tharrier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mihailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tharrier lands a jab to Mihailov's midsection.
Mihailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Mihailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Mihailov counters 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!
Tharrier connects with a right hand. Mihailov shakes it off.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihailov connects with the punch.
Tharrier cracks Mihailov with a good jab.
Mihailov slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a nice head shot.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mihailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tharrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihailov slips under a jab.
Mihailov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range.
Tharrier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihailov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Mihailov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tharrier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tharrier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mihailov ducks down to avoid it.
Mihailov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Mihailov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Mihailov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mihailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihailov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Mihailov catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Tharrier moves out of range.
Mihailov tries to bum rush Tharrier with a series of wild strikes but Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihailov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Mihailov.#T2#
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Mihailov's leg but Mihailov calmly moves out of range.
Mihailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihailov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Mihailov drops Tharrier with a right and a left! Mihailov comes rushing in but Tharrier regains his composure and manages to keep Mihailov in guard. #ES2#
Tharrier kicks Mihailov off and gets to his feet.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mihailov knocks Tharrier out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hristo Mihailov!
A very excited looking Hristo Mihailov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 140     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazepin.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Mazepin moved out of range nicely.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier digs a good hook to Mazepin's body.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tharrier swings for the body but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Mazepin slips under a jab.#CL#
Mazepin moves into range and clinches up with Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Tharrier.
A right handed body shot lands from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazepin blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Mazepin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Mazepin checks it.
Mazepin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Mazepin has Tharrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazepin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tharrier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mazepin can't get the takedown.
Tharrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazepin avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Mazepin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Tharrier gets caught flat footed, as Mazepin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Mazepin passes into half guard. #T2##REVB#
Mazepin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mazepin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tharrier is just riding it out for now. Mazepin eventually gives up the hold.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mazepin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tharrier sees it coming and defends easily.
Mazepin stops Tharrier from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Tharrier pushes Mazepin off, looking to escape but Mazepin dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Tharrier is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Mazepin!
After winning the bout, Fedor Mazepin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 129     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fire manages to pass to side control.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fire controlling the pace.
Tharrier tries to kick Fire off in order to stand up. Fire Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tharrier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
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.
Tharrier is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Fire is working Tharrier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tharrier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tharrier tries to get out of the position.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Fire drags him back down.
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. #T1#
Fire grinds an elbow into Tharrier's temple.
Tharrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Fire is working Tharrier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Tharrier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Tharrier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire working the head with strikes.
Tharrier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Tharrier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tharrier pushes Fire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tharrier taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tharrier down.
Tharrier is letting Fire control him for a moment.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Fire drags him back down.
Fire controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tharrier'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.#T2#
Fire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fire prevents Tharrier from escaping the position.
Tharrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Tharrier is trying to escape the position but Fire is controlling the position.
Fire cracks Tharrier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Tharrier's face as Fire controls the position.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tharrier down.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Tharrier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tharrier being controlled for a moment.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
Tharrier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Fire 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.
Fire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tharrier tries to escape but Fire is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tharrier misses with a body punch #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire 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.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fire passes into half guard.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tharrier is trying to stand back up but Fire is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tharrier pushes Fire off looking to stand but Fire dives back in and keeps control.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Fire there.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
Tharrier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tharrier!
Fire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tharrier's face.
Fire controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Fire.
Fire cracks Tharrier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tharrier squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Fire is landing with some decent strikes but Tharrier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!#T2#
Fire looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tharrier covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 121     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Du Mahss is just out of range.
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick and Du Mahss moves out of range easily.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Du Mahss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Du Mahss has been cut.
Du Mahss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier scores with a leg kick.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Du Mahss moves out of range.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tharrier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Du Mahss misses with an uppercut. Tharrier saw that one coming.
Du Mahss misses with a 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!
Tharrier is looking to slow Du Mahss down with leg kicks.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Du Mahss.
Du Mahss throws a counter combo.
Du Mahss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tharrier lands a lovely overhand right.
Tharrier tried to score with a low kick but Du Mahss checks it.#T1#
Tharrier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tharrier cracks Du Mahss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Du Mahss's cut even more.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Du Mahss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tharrier.
A swing and a miss from Du Mahss.
Du Mahss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Du Mahss.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Du Mahss avoids it.
Tharrier throws out a loose jab but Du Mahss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier slips under a jab.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Du Mahss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Du Mahss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Tharrier.#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Du Mahss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tharrier 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tharrier, right into the meat.
Du Mahss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tharrier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Du Mahss on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tharrier.
Du Mahss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Du Mahss.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Du Mahss avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
Du Mahss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tharrier slips a jab from Du Mahss.
Tharrier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tharrier misses.
A low kick from Tharrier misses
letting Du Mahss counter with a right hand.
Du Mahss blocks a leg kick.
Du Mahss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
You can see that Du Mahss has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Du Mahss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Du Mahss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Du Mahss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Du Mahss.
Tharrier throws a head kick but Du Mahss moves out of range.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Tharrier.
Tharrier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tharrier throws a right hand that misses
and Du Mahss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Tharrier misses. #T3#
Du Mahss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier slips under a jab from Du Mahss.
Du Mahss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick
and Du Mahss counters with a straight right hand.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Du Mahss.
Du Mahss throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
Du Mahss ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Du Mahss scores with a nice strike.
Du Mahss 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.
Tharrier connects with a solid leg kick.
Du Mahss misses with a hook.
Du Mahss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Du Mahss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
Tommy Du Mahss's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thom Tharrier!
Tommy Du Mahss spoke after the fight, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR PINKIE TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS!'.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 112     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
No joy there for Von Ver Huevan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ver Huevan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a loose jab but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ver Huevan lands an overhand right.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a right hand.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a right hand. Tharrier shakes it off.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Von Ver Huevan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
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!
Tharrier misses with a hook to the body
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ver Huevan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tharrier off the cage and back into range.
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Ver Huevan rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Von Ver Huevan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Tharrier avoids the body shot from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan throws a right hand that Tharrier ducks under and follows up with a left that Tharrier also avoids with ease.
Tharrier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tharrier avoids the body shot from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Von Ver Huevan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tharrier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Ver Huevan checks it well.
Von Ver Huevan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Ver Huevan jabs at Tharrier's body.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ver Huevan blocks a jab.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Von Ver Huevan jumps back.
Von Ver Huevan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking.
Good work by Von Ver Huevan as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ver Huevan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Ver Huevan works over Tharrier's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ver Huevan needs to keep his hands up - Tharrier had a free shot at his head there.
Von Ver Huevan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Von Ver Huevan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier throws a hook but Von Ver Huevan avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Von Ver Huevan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ver Huevan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Von Ver Huevan catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Von Ver Huevan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Jab by Von Ver Huevan.
Tharrier misses with a looping right.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Ver Huevan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Ver Huevan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
Tharrier digs a good body shot into Von Ver Huevan's ribs.
Von Ver Huevan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.#T3#
Von Ver Huevan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tharrier.
Von Ver Huevan staying out of range there.
Von Ver Huevan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Von Ver Huevan there.
Von Ver Huevan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Tharrier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Ver Huevan takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ver Huevan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tharrier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a left to the body.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a good body shot.
Tharrier looks winded!
Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.#T4#
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Von Ver Huevan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Ver Huevan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.
Von Ver Huevan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Von Ver Huevan throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier swings for the body but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tharrier throws a hook but Von Ver Huevan avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Ver Huevan jabs Tharrier right on the nose. Tharrier blinks but takes it well.
Von Ver Huevan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Tharrier needs to keep his hands up - Von Ver Huevan had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier misses with a hook
letting Von Ver Huevan counter with a right hand.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ver Huevan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ver Huevan sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tharrier's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tharrier's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
Magnus Von Ver Huevan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Striking Masters 13     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Tycoon misses with the combination.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tycoon counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Tycoon moves into range and clinches up with Tharrier.
Tycoon working aggressively here.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tharrier.
We've been informed that Tycoon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tharrier lands with a left to the head.
Tycoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon blocks an uppercut.
Tycoon blocks an uppercut.
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!
Tycoon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tycoon has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tycoon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.#T1#
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tycoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tycoon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
Tycoon lands a left hand.
Tycoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tycoon lands a shoulder strike.
Tycoon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Tycoon has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Tharrier lands a glancing blow to the side of Tycoon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Tycoon's leg but Tycoon calmly moves out of range.
Tycoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tycoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Tycoon saw it coming and moves away.
Tycoon works the jab nicely.
Tycoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tharrier.
Nice uppercut lands for Tharrier. That snapped Tycoon's head back.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Tycoon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tycoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tycoon throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tycoon lands with a right hand.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Tycoon avoids the punch easily.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Tycoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Tycoon ducks into a a hook from Tharrier and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Tharrier connects with a quick right hand that sends Tycoon tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: Striking Masters 9     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Tharrier throws a low kick but Zoid avoids it.
Tharrier lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoid throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Zoid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Zoid.
Zoid lands a jab to Tharrier's midsection.
Tharrier cracks Zoid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier avoids a kick to the body.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Zoid moved out of range.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
letting Zoid counter with a right hand.
Zoid checks a low kick from Tharrier.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zoid's sensitive parts.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Zoid avoids the punch easily.
Zoid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zoid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier blocks the body kick. #T1#
Tharrier throws a head kick but Zoid moves out of range.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Zoid slips the punch.
Tharrier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zoid can pounce on him.
Zoid checks a low kick from Tharrier.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoid misses the target.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that misses.
Zoid is looking to chop away at Tharrier's legs.
As Zoid backs off Tharrier throws a huge counter combo but Zoid manages to avoid it all.
Tharrier lands with a hook. Zoid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zoid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zoid to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Zoid's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Zoid jumps back.
Tharrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zoid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zoid lunges at Tharrier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tharrier's hand.
Zoid scoring well with a low kick there.
Zoid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tharrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zoid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tharrier, as that shot connected.
Zoid throws the left hand but Tharrier avoids the punch easily.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tharrier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tharrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier swings for the body but Zoid moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoid.
Zoid checks a leg kick nicely.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Zoid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zoid lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zoid lands a glancing blow to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Zoid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid scores with a three punch combo!
Zoid connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier thumps Zoid with a low kick.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zoid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Tharrier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier connects with a body shot.
Zoid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Zoid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tharrier needs to keep his hands up - Zoid had a free shot at his head there.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Zoid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoid scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Zoid scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Zoid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Zoid.
Zoid lands a head kick. Tharrier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoid.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zoid. That did some damage!
Tharrier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zoid scores with a leg kick.
Zoid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zoid throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zoid. That one must have hurt.
Tharrier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Tharrier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoid misses the target.
Zoid tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Zoid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tharrier.
Harold Zoid is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoid throws a leg kick which misses Tharrier's front leg but catches the back leg as Tharrier tries to avoid it.
Zoid defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Zoid scores with a spinning back kick!
Tharrier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zoid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Zoid lands a lovely overhand right.
Zoid moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Zoid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zoid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zoid throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Zoid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
That's time! Zoid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Zoid staying out of range there.
It looked like Zoid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tharrier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Zoid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zoid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoid misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tharrier, right into the meat.
Jab from Zoid.
Tharrier takes one to the chin there.
Tharrier misses with a body shot
and Zoid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Zoid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoid tries a head kick but it misses.
Tharrier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tharrier throws a lazy head kick
and Zoid counters with a left to the body.
Zoid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zoid.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zoid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Zoid throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily.
Tharrier looks to throw a body kick
enabling Zoid to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Zoid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Zoid moves away and avoids it.
Zoid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoid cracks Tharrier with an open hand slap.
Zoid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Zoid is out of range.
Zoid looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Zoid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zoid lands a really nice looking cross but Tharrier seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier dodges the punch combination from Zoid.
Tharrier is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Zoid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zoid misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tharrier 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 Zoid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zoid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Nice shot by Zoid.
Zoid moves out of range of the leg kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zoid checks it well.
Tharrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoid lands with a kick to the temple. Tharrier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tharrier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoid.
Nice shot by Zoid.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharrier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tharrier dodges the punch combination from Zoid.
Zoid cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
That's time! Zoid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Tharrier misses with a hook. Zoid ducked under it nicely.
Zoid cracks a nice hook into Tharrier's ribs.
Zoid feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Tharrier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoid 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.
Zoid just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Zoid's shoulder, as Zoid tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoid is looking to counter punch.
Tharrier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tharrier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid takes one on the button.
Zoid scores with a three punch combo!
Zoid just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tharrier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that Zoid avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zoid.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoid.
Zoid misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Zoid.
Zoid feints a jab promting Tharrier to slip. Zoid then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tharrier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
Zoid's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Zoid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zoid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a straight right. Zoid didn't see that one coming.
Tharrier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Tharrier lands a right hook to the body.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zoid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Zoid.
Zoid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Tharrier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Zoid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zoid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid had his way with Thom Tharrier in that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tharrier jabs Zoid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tharrier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tharrier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoid's hands.
Zoid lands a slapping body shot.
Zoid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier 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.
Zoid lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
Zoid lands a nice shot that snaps Tharrier's head back.
Tharrier lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Tharrier wants to land a leg kick but Zoid is out of range.
Zoid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zoid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tharrier eats them both and turns towards Zoid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoid.
Tharrier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Zoid's leg. Zoid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Zoid.#T1#
Tharrier throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zoid to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoid connects with a body shot.
Zoid misses with the combination.
Zoid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Zoid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zoid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zoid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Zoid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tharrier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid lands a body shot.
Zoid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tharrier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoid counters with a left and a right that stings Tharrier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zoid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Zoid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoid moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoid, as that shot connected.
Zoid cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoid lands with a good body shot.
Tharrier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zoid checks it well.
Zoid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tharrier 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.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zoid. That did some damage!
Tharrier lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Zoid. Those never looked like landing.
Harold Zoid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Zoid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zoid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Zoid!

After the fight, Harold Zoid was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Striking Masters 6     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Tharrier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tharrier doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tharrier throws a chopping leg kick but Kovingten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovingten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.#CL#
Kovingten moves into range and clinches up with Tharrier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Tharrier 's eye.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovingten has double underhooks.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
Tharrier looks winded!
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten presses Tharrier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
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!
Kovingten presses Tharrier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Kovingten is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovingten is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovingten counters with a nice body shot.
Tharrier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Kovingten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kovingten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kovingten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tharrier, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten pushes Tharrier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tharrier up against the ropes.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Kovingten is working Tharrier over against the ropes.#T1#
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten lands 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!
Kovingten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovingten has Tharrier pushed against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kovingten for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier being controlled against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards. #BC2#
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovingten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Kovingten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Tharrier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Tharrier off the ropes and back into range.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
Tharrier throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and as Tharrier resets, Kovingten pounces with a savage head kick that drops Tharrier to the mat! Tharrier looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tharrier get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tharrier stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Kovingten runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
A less than humble Kyle Kovingten misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 02, 2020
#R1#
Tharrier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirov tries for a takedown but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tharrier tries to avoid it but Kirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tharrier to the ground. Tharrier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirov shoots for a takedown but Tharrier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tharrier lands a nice hook to Kirov's body. Kirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirov is breathing heavily.
Tharrier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirov.
No luck for Kirov with that takedown attempt.
Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Tharrier cracks Kirov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tharrier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirov to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kirov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kiro Kirov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirov.
Oh Kirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Kirov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Tharrier pushes Kirov off and gets back to his feet.
Tharrier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirov.
Tharrier is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kirov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kirov is out cold! Tharrier holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: RH107     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tharrier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Naresuan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tharrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naresuan slips a jab from Tharrier.
Naresuan ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naresuan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naresuan cracks Tharrier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier swings for the body but Naresuan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naresuan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Naresuan tenderised Tharrier's leg. Tharrier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naresuan checks a leg kick nicely.
Tharrier scores with a one two! Naresuan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Naresuan jumps back.
Tharrier misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naresuan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Naresuan there.
Naresuan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naresuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naresuan works the jab nicely.
Naresuan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Naresuan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
Naresuan throws a head kick that misses.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Naresuan counter with a right hand.
Naresuan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Naresuan counters with a nice leg kick.
Tharrier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naresuan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Naresuan saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Naresuan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naresuan is looking to counter punch.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Naresuan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naresuan pushes Tharrier away with a front kick.
Tharrier looks winded!
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Naresuan slips the punch.
Naresuan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Naresuan's leg but Naresuan calmly moves out of range.
Naresuan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tharrier throws out a leg kick but Naresuan moves out of range and Tharrier only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Naresuan misses the target.
Tharrier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A good leg kick by Naresuan.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Naresuan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that misses.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naresuan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Naresuan lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Naresuan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naresuan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naresuan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Naresuan saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Naresuan.
Naresuan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Naresuan cracks Tharrier with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Naresuan. That snapped Tharrier's head back.
Tharrier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tharrier there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD#
Tharrier ducks into a a hook from Naresuan and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Tharrier misses with a hook. Naresuan ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Naresuan. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Naresuan drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Tharrier onto his butt! Tharrier pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#KD#
Tharrier ducks into a a hook from Naresuan and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
Tharrier is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Naresuan takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Thom Tharrier was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Thom Tharrier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Naresuan counters with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naresuan.
Naresuan throws a head kick that half lands.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Naresuan counters with a good low kick that Tharrier was not able to check.
Tharrier throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Naresuan counters with a beautiful hook that drops Tharrier to the mat! Will Tharrier be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Naresuan to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Tharrier is up. He looks OK to continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Naresuan avoids it.
Naresuan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier misses with a body shot
and Naresuan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naresuan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tharrier is still on wobbly legs! Can Naresuan finish him?
Naresuan ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tharrier out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Naresuan!
A victorious King Naresuan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RH97     
Date:   Oct 09, 2019
#R1#
Cheba just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheba.
Cheba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
Cheba walks into a big right hand from Tharrier and goes down! The referee sends Tharrier to a neutral corner as Cheba gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT2#
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Cheba moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Cheba slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheba misses the target.
Cheba lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheba.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tharrier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Cheba moves away and avoids it.
Cheba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Cheba saw it coming and moves away.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Cheba's shoulder, as Cheba tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Tharrier drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Cheba onto his butt! Cheba pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Cheba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier moves out of range of the strikes.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Cheba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at TZY MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Cheba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Tharrier drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Cheba onto his butt! Cheba pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#
Stanislaw Cheba's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Tharrier ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cheba out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: RH84     
Date:   Sep 11, 2019
#R1#
Venderag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Venderag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Venderag has been cut.
Venderag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Venderag misses.
Venderag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Venderag moves out of range.
Venderag avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier is looking to wear down Venderag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Venderag looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
We've been informed that Venderag has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A clash of legs there as Venderag blocks the low kick.
Tharrier scoring well with a low kick there.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venderag ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Venderag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Venderag sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venderag's corner calls for a 1-2. Venderag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tharrier 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 Venderag has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venderag and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tharrier tries a low kick but Venderag avoids it.
Nice body punch from Venderag.
A jab from Tharrier does it's job there.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Venderag moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier misses with a hook #CL2#
and Venderag counters by moving into the clinch.
Venderag with a knee to the head.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venderag crunches a lovely knee into Tharrier's ribcage.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Venderag.
Venderag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tharrier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Venderag lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venderag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venderag obliges.
Venderag is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Venderag lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharrier.
A short uppercut from Venderag.
Venderag is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Tharrier won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venderag.
Venderag pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Venderag with a knee to the head.
Venderag connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tharrier's face.
Venderag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venderag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Venderag.
Venderag lands a knee to the body.
Venderag with a knee to the head.
Venderag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venderag lands with a right to the head.
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Tharrier won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag landing knees to the body.
Venderag lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venderag lands a knee to the head.
Venderag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Venderag scores with a shoulder strike.
Venderag scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Venderag on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Venderag dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tharrier walks into a stiff left hand from Venderag.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tharrier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Venderag - the referee stops the clock and Tharrier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Venderag. Tharrier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Venderag steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Venderag throws a head kick that misses.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venderag was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Venderag moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Venderag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Venderag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venderag manages to avoid it.
Venderag clobbers Tharrier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tharrier throws a body kick that misses.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Venderag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venderag connects with a body shot.
Tharrier thows a leg kick but Venderag checks it
and Venderag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venderag throws a sloppy head kick and Tharrier moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Venderag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tharrier, pushing him back 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!
Venderag digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Venderag.
Venderag pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venderag scores a nice knee to the body.
Tharrier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Venderag landing knees to the head.
Venderag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venderag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Venderag.
Venderag scores with a knee to the head.
Venderag landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venderag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Venderag lands with a short shot to the head.
Venderag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venderag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Venderag.
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Tharrier won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Venderag. #T2#
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Tharrier won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag lands a nice knee to the body.
Venderag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tharrier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Venderag scores with a hook to the body.
Venderag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Venderag with a knee to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Venderag. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Venderag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Venderag.
Venderag lands a knee to the head.
Venderag lands a body shot.
Venderag crunches a lovely knee into Tharrier's ribcage.
Venderag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Venderag lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venderag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Venderag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venderag lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Venderag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Venderag lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Venderag takes the fight into the clinch.
Venderag lands a body shot.
Venderag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tharrier is defending well for now.
Luke Venderag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Venderag gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Venderag lands a left hand.
Venderag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thom Tharrier is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venderag, right into the meat.
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Venderag counters with a stiff right hand.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venderag manages to avoid it.
Venderag throws a series of punches but Tharrier moves out of range.
Venderag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venderag is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Venderag sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venderag wants to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch position.
Tharrier cracks the inside of Venderag's front leg.
Luke Venderag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Venderag lands with an uppercut that bounces Tharrier off the cage and back into range.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Venderag's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Venderag moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Venderag counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Venderag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Venderag.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Venderag controls the action.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier wants to break free but Venderag has control.
Venderag lands a shot to the body.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Venderag controls the action.
Venderag lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Venderag lands a nice knee to the body.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Venderag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venderag has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venderag digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Venderag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venderag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Venderag with a knee to the head.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Venderag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Venderag 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Venderag!

A very excited looking Luke Venderag made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RH75     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tharrier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tharrier lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velasquez.
Velasquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Velasquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tharrier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Tharrier throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Tharrier dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
It looked like Velasquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Tharrier cracks Velasquez with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Velasquez is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Velasquez is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Velasquez walks into a left hand.
Velasquez lands with a nice body punch.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tharrier.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tharrier connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Velasquez's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Velasquez - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: RH60     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naresuan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!
Naresuan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naresuan lands a high kick!
Naresuan lands with a nice body kick.
Naresuan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Naresuan counters with a stiff right hand.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Naresuan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Naresuan with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Naresuan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naresuan.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naresuan scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Naresuan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tharrier tried to score with a low kick but Naresuan checks it.
Tharrier lands a nice shot that snaps Naresuan's head back.
Tharrier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Naresuan under the eye.
Naresuan throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Naresuan lands a lovely overhand right.
Naresuan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naresuan.
Naresuan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tharrier throws a hook but Naresuan blocks it.
Naresuan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tharrier misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naresuan.
Tharrier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Naresuan.
Naresuan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tharrier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Naresuan counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naresuan. That's going to slow Tharrier down.
Tharrier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Naresuan lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tharrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naresuan cracks Tharrier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Naresuan checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Naresuan throws a counter combo.
Naresuan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tharrier has time to react.
Naresuan misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Naresuan.
Naresuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naresuan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tharrier.
Naresuan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tharrier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Naresuan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naresuan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tharrier's hands.
Naresuan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A clash of legs there as Naresuan blocks the low kick.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Naresuan slips a jab from Tharrier.
Both fighters circling a little - Tharrier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Naresuan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naresuan flicks out a counter leg kick but Tharrier steps away.
Naresuan staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Tharrier misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharrier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Naresuan catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Naresuan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
Naresuan scores with a head kick. Tharrier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Naresuan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Naresuan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Naresuan counters with a good, hard body kick but Tharrier shrugs it off.
Naresuan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tharrier walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Good leg kick by Naresuan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Naresuan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Naresuan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier dodges the punch combination from Naresuan.
Naresuan connects with an inside leg kick.
Naresuan throws a head kick that Tharrier semi-blocks.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Naresuan counters with a left and a right that stings Tharrier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naresuan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Naresuan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tharrier.
Naresuan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Naresuan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Naresuan lands a head kick that bluckles Tharrier and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Naresuan no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Naresuan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Naresuan checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tharrier - just one landing.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Naresuan counters with a two punch combo.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Naresuan scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tharrier to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Naresuan away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tharrier got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Tharrier is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naresuan lands with a straight right. Tharrier didn't see that one coming.
Oh Tharrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naresuan connects with the punch.
Tharrier wants to slow Naresuan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Naresuan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tharrier seems to have got his legs back now.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Naresuan counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Tharrier off his feet! Tharrier crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Tharrier isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Naresuan screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). King Naresuan!
After winning the bout, King Naresuan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RH49     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Fortuin scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Tharrier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tharrier throws a jab when Fortuin was well out of range.
Fortuin lands a jab.
Fortuin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortuin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Fortuin thows a body kick. Tharrier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fortuin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortuin connects with a jab.
Fortuin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tharrier's hands.#CL#
Fortuin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fortuin blocking some punches.
Fortuin tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Fortuin is controlling the position.
Fortuin tries to stall but Tharrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortuin leaning against his opponent.
Tharrier tries to work over Fortuin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land. #T1#
Fortuin stalls.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Fortuin tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Fortuin trying to control the position but instead, Tharrier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuin into the ropes.
Fortuin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tharrier is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Nice shot lands for Fortuin.
Fortuin with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Fortuin blocks the low kick.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortuin.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Fortuin pushes Tharrier up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fortuin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fortuin tries to stall but Tharrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortuin is looking to control Tharrier's arms but Tharrier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortuin has his back to the ropes.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Fortuin. #T2#
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortuin.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Fortuin.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Fortuin tries to stall but Tharrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tharrier prevents Fortuin from breaking the clinch.
Fortuin trying to control the position but instead, Tharrier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuin into the ropes.
Fortuin is trying to maintain a safe position but Tharrier gets an underhook and turns Fortuin into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Fortuin moved out of range nicely.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Fortuin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fortuin clobbers Tharrier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Fortuin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortuin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Nice shot by Fortuin.
Tharrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortuin cracks Tharrier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL#
Fortuin moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Tharrier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flip Fortuin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tharrier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortuin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fortuin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. #CL#
Fortuin darts in and clinches Tharrier up against the ropes.
Fortuin is trying to stall.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortuin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Fortuin tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuin taking a breather.
Fortuin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortuin misses with a body punch.
Fortuin is trying to maintain a safe position but Tharrier gets an underhook and turns Fortuin into the ropes.
Fortuin looking to stall.
Tharrier misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fortuin digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortuin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fortuin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortuin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tharrier up against the ropes.
Fortuin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Fortuin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortuin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortuin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Fortuin misses.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier blocks a head kick by Fortuin.
Fortuin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortuin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tharrier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Fortuin throws a head kick that misses.
Tharrier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tharrier tries to land a leg kick but Fortuin saw it coming and moves away.
Fortuin lands a really nice looking cross but Tharrier seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fortuin clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortuin.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortuin moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortuin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tharrier walks into a stiff left hand from Fortuin.
Fortuin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tharrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Fortuin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortuin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tharrier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fortuin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortuin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortuin.
Flip Fortuin is winning the standup battle so far.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Fortuin moved out of range nicely.
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortuin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortuin blocks a jab.
Fortuin lands with a kick to the temple. Tharrier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fortuin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flip Fortuin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Fortuin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortuin throws out a loose jab but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Fortuin.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortuin connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Fortuin clinches with his opponent.
Fortuin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fortuin trying to control the position but instead, Tharrier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuin into the ropes.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortuin.
Fortuin is trying to stall.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fortuin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flip Fortuin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortuin taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fortuin taking a breather.
Fortuin trying to land knees to the body.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortuin controls his hands.
Fortuin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortuin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fortuin is looking to control Tharrier's arms but Tharrier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortuin has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Fortuin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tharrier swings for the body but Fortuin moves out of range.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortuin blocks a jab.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Fortuin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fortuin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tharrier throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fortuin counter with a right hand.
Fortuin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortuin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fortuin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier defending well as Fortuin loads up on a big left hand.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortuin is just out of range.
A cross from Fortuin lands.
Tharrier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortuin scores with a nice right hand.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fortuin fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Fortuin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Tharrier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortuin is out of range and Tharrier settles back down.
Flip Fortuin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Fortuin slips the punch.
Fortuin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortuin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tharrier at a distance.
Fortuin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortuin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tharrier under the eye.
Tharrier misses with a straight right. #CL#
Fortuin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flip Fortuin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortuin 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flip Fortuin!

In his post fight interview, Flip Fortuin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RH40     
Date:   Jun 19, 2019
#R1#
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
Idrisov Ii slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Idrisov Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tharrier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Idrisov Ii on the side of the head.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Idrisov Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idrisov Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idrisov Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier keeps the fight on the outside.
Idrisov Ii defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Idrisov Ii stalks Tharrier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tharrier's face. Tharrier staggers backwards, shaken.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier wants to slow Idrisov Ii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Idrisov Ii jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Idrisov Ii is out of range.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Tharrier coming out on top.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Idrisov Ii out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: RH32     
Date:   Jun 04, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier lands a really nice looking cross but Pesalelei seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Tharrier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pesalelei should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tharrier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pesalelei connects with a jab.
Pesalelei blocks a leg kick.
Pesalelei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Pesalelei wants to land a leg kick but Tharrier is out of range.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesalelei throws the left hand but Tharrier avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Pesalelei as he checks the leg kick.
Pesalelei blocks a leg kick.
Pesalelei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Pesalelei throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Tharrier lands a leg kick that knocks Pesalelei off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Pesalelei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pesalelei is out of range.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Pesalelei moved away.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pesalelei blocks a low kick nicely.
Tharrier lands a nice looking body shot.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tharrier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Pesalelei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Tharrier ducked under it nicely.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Pesalelei walks into a big right hand from Tharrier and goes down! The referee sends Tharrier to a neutral corner as Pesalelei gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#
Pesalelei is rocked!
Pesalelei leaves his chin hanging out and Tharrier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pesalelei crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Sigi Pesalelei stepped up to the mic, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD9     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dupont.#TD#
Tharrier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Tharrier wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Dupont's hips, looking to push off. But Dupont grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Tharrier screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hugues Dupont!
A very excited looking Hugues Dupont made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD8     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier lands a right hook to the body.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tharrier there.#CUT#
It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
Machado throws a head kick but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier lands a nice looking body kick.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tharrier. #CL2#
Machado drives through and clinches with Tharrier against the cage.
A short left from Tharrier.
Machado is trying to push Tharrier away but Tharrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Tharrier.
Machado looks winded!
Tharrier is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a right to the head.
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!
Tharrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #BC#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Tharrier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tharrier cracks Machado with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD7     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Nice jab there from Tharrier. #CUT#
It looks like Roar Dinosuar Jr has been cut.
Tharrier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Tharrier drops Dinosuar Jr with a beautiful combination! Dinosuar Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tharrier is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dinosuar Jr is rocked!
Dinosuar Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tharrier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinosuar Jr pinned against the cage. Dinosuar Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dinosuar Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tharrier finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Dinosuar Jr has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tharrier smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tharrier unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Dinosuar Jr sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD6     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Tharrier lands a big uppercut and Naruhiko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Naruhiko looks OK. Tharrier waves Naruhiko back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Okino Naruhiko has been cut.
A low kick from Tharrier misses #TD#
and Naruhiko counters with a single leg into guard. Tharrier didn't expect that.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Naruhiko passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Naruhiko working over Tharrier with some ground and pound. Tharrier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tharrier tries to kick Naruhiko off in order to stand up. Naruhiko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tharrier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tharrier pushes Naruhiko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naruhiko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tharrier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tharrier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naruhiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tharrier tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tharrier covers up after that shot from Naruhiko. #T1#
Naruhiko scores with punches from the back.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko scores with punches from the back.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet but Naruhiko has full control of the position and if anything, Tharrier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tharrier is trapped and Naruhiko is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Naruhiko looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Naruhiko loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tharrier hold on?
Naruhiko scores with punches to the body.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet but Naruhiko has full control of the position and if anything, Tharrier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Naruhiko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tharrier hold on?!
Naruhiko is punishing Tharrier with strikes - can he finish him?!
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!
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.
Naruhiko connects with a big shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Naruhiko lands a series of strikes from the back and Tharrier goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
A very excited looking Okino Naruhiko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD5     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1##TD#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tharrier!
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Tharrier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tharrier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tharrier pushes Cruz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cruz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tharrier trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tharrier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tharrier is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tharrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Cruz moves into full mount!
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Tharrier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#
Tharrier is rocked!
Cruz lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Tharrier! Cruz sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Tharrier and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD4     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Nice cross by Tharrier.
Dobson takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier lands with a nice body punch.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobson moves away.
Dobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tharrier.
Dobson 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.
Dobson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tharrier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dobson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Dobson moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier with a hook.
Tharrier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dobson's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Dobson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dobson ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Dobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!#CL#
Dobson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dobson prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Dobson cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
Dobson digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
Dobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobson works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Tharrier looks winded!
Dobson presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Dobson lands an uppercut.
Dobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Dobson lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dobson.
Dobson lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Dobson.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Dobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobson gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dobson.
A short left from Dobson. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Dobson.
Dobson cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
Dobson lands with a light punch inside.
Dobson lands a right hand.
Dobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dobson.
Dobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike.
Dobson lands a nice uppercut.
Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobson digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dobson lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Dobson.
Dobson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dobson as the two fighters clinch.
Dobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobson scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
A nice left hand lands by Dobson.
A shot in the inside from Dobson.
Dobson pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobson lands with a left to the head.
Dobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dobson gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobson is working Tharrier over against the cage.
Dobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Dobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
Dobson works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A short left from Dobson.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards. #ROC#
Tharrier is rocked!
Dobson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tharrier to his knees! Dobson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dobson!
Michael Dobson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm downright famished!'.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD3     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bones throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Bones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Bones checks a leg kick.
Tharrier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bones.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier moves away from the strike by Bones.
Bones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Bones wants to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch position.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier 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.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tharrier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bones's coach down at MMA Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Bones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bones cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
Bones tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Bones back against the cage.
Bones is struggling to control the position.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones is controlling him.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks.
Bones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Bones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bones can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Tharrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Bones to work.
Tharrier tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Bones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bones blocking some punches.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Tharrier looking to slow down the pace here.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bones.
Bones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier is trying to break free.#T3#
Bones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Bones pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Bones stalls.
Bones prevents a body shot from Tharrier. #T4#
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier is trying to stall.
Bones pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones'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.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Bones's leg but Bones calmly moves out of range.
Bones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tharrier finds it's way round the side to connect with Bones's head.
Bones tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Bones saw that one coming.
Tharrier misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bones lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Bones lands an uppercut.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Bones digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bones stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Tharrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Bones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
Bones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Bones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Bones. #T3#
Bones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bones.
Bones avoiding damage.
Bones stalling the fight.
Bones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A right hand to the body from Bones.
Bones controlling the action here for a moment.
Bones lands a shoulder strike.
Bones slowing the pace effectively.
Bones lands a left hand.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Bones stalling the fight.
Bones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tharrier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier is trying to maintain a safe position but Bones gets an underhook and turns Tharrier into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bones connects with a jab.
Jab by Bones.
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
A swing and a miss from Bones.
Tharrier connects with a solid leg kick.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tharrier.
No joy there for Tharrier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bones blocks a jab.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Bones checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones slips a straight right by Tharrier.#T1#
Bones looks to land a combination but Tharrier avoids it well.
Tharrier throws a series of punches but Bones avoids them all with ease.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Tharrier sets himself, and Bones steps forward looking for the clinch! Tharrier avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Bones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tharrier circles away quickly and effectively.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bones slips a jab from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Bones jumps back.
Tharrier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bones staying out of range there.
Tharrier throws a jab when Bones was well out of range.
Bones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier misses with a few strikes there.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.#CL2#
Bones rushes Tharrier and presses him up against the cage.
Bones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bones.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jon Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Bones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
Bones slows down the pace here.
Tharrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Bones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones.
Bones avoiding damage.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Bones lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bones.
A short left from Bones.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Bones lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Bones.
Bones holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bones lands with a light punch inside.
Bones pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bones.
Bones pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bones slowing the pace effectively.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Bones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Bones.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bones 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD2     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier lands a glancing blow to the side of Heahmund's head.#CUT#
It looks like Bishop Heahmund has been cut.#TD2#
Heahmund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heahmund lands in his opponent's guard.
Tharrier wants to stand and escape but Heahmund is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heahmund drops back looking for a leg! Tharrier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tharrier manages to kick Heahmund off! Heahmund jumps back into Tharrier's guard. #SUB2#
Heahmund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heahmund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Heahmund thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Heahmund is controlling him. #SUB2#
Heahmund drops back looking for a leg! Tharrier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tharrier manages to kick Heahmund off! Heahmund jumps back into Tharrier's guard. #SUB2#
Heahmund drops back looking for a leg! Tharrier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tharrier manages to kick Heahmund off! Heahmund jumps back into Tharrier's guard.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Heahmund is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Heahmund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heahmund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Heahmund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heahmund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Tharrier kicks Heahmund off and gets to his feet.
Good leg kick by Tharrier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tharrier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Tharrier misses. #KD#
Tharrier sends Heahmund crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tharrier is motioning to the referee to let Heahmund up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier thows a leg kick but Heahmund checks it #TD2#
and Heahmund counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Heahmund wants to work for an arm triangle but Tharrier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Heahmund in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tharrier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Heahmund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bishop Heahmund!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bishop Heahmund waved his t-shirt featuring Drunken Hobo Fightwear - Laundry 80%'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD1     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tharrier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tharrier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
Tharrier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slaughter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Slaughter crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Slaughter has an Americana. Tharrier didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Slaughter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Slaughter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Victor Slaughter!
A victorious Victor Slaughter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Montreal RD 7     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallowgate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tharrier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gallowgate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Gallowgate. Those never looked like landing.
Tharrier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Gallowgate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Tharrier misses
and Gallowgate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier cracks Gallowgate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Rick Gallowgate has been cut.
Gallowgate throws a big shot that misses.
Gallowgate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tharrier throws a lazy body kick
and Gallowgate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Gallowgate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallowgate is just out of range.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Tharrier wants to slow Gallowgate down by chopping away at his legs.
Gallowgate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallowgate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gallowgate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
A little jabbing left from Gallowgate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallowgate scores with a hook.
Tharrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallowgate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tharrier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Gallowgate ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Gallowgate blocks the leg kick.
Gallowgate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tharrier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gallowgate finds it's way round the side to connect with Tharrier's head.
Tharrier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gallowgate 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallowgate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tharrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Gallowgate avoids it.#T2#
Gallowgate misses with an uppercut.
Tharrier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Gallowgate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallowgate swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Gallowgate avoids the punch easily.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gallowgate counters with a straight right hand.
Gallowgate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Gallowgate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallowgate.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallowgate looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tharrier lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gallowgate. Tharrier pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: Montreal RD 6     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Slaughter saw that one coming.
Slaughter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Tharrier throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tharrier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tharrier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Slaughter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Tharrier really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Slaughter swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Slaughter!
Victor Slaughter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Montreal RD 5     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Dupont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tharrier to the mat! Tharrier manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Dupont is controlling him.
Dupont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Dupont is controlling him.
Dupont sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tharrier's guard.
Dupont prevents Tharrier from standing back up.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Tharrier is defending the position.
Dupont works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier is trying to stand up.
Dupont controlling the pace for now.
Dupont wants to take his opponent's back but Tharrier doesn't allow it.
Tharrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tharrier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dupont moves to back control. #SUB2#
Tharrier won't enjoy being in this position. Dupont looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tharrier is tapping - it's over boys! Dupont picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
A relieved looking Hugues Dupont thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Montreal RD 4     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1##KD2#
Tharrier lands a big right hand that sends Eklund crashing to the mat! Tharrier stays standing though and waves Eklund back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eklund.#TD#
Tharrier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eklund to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eklund stops Tharrier from standing up.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tharrier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eklund is controlling him.
Eklund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Eklund is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eklund connects with a couple of short punches.
Eklund won't allow Tharrier to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tharrier's head.
Eklund scoring with some ground and pound.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
Eklund prevents Tharrier from getting back to his feet.
Eklund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund cracks Tharrier with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Eklund won't allow Tharrier to get back to his feet.
Tharrier 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.
Eklund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eklund works over Tharrier with some ground and pound from guard.
Eklund stands up over Tharrier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund stops Tharrier from standing up.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Eklund has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eklund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eklund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eklund is nestled in close to Tharrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow.
Eklund winds up and cracks Tharrier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Eklund drops an elbow to the side of Tharrier's head.
Eklund working Tharrier over with strikes.
Eklund is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
Eklund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eklund keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
Eklund controlling the pace.
Tharrier taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Tharrier is trying to stand up here but Eklund is controlling him well.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Eklund there.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eklund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Tharrier's hands, connecting with Tharrier's forehead.
Tharrier has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tharrier is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount! #T3#
Tharrier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Eklund is landing with some decent strikes but Tharrier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Eklund connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eklund punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eklund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tharrier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eklund working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Eklund connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Tharrier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Eklund lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eklund cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tharrier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eklund landing strikes from the mount and Tharrier is in trouble!
Tharrier trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eklund lands a big elbow.
Eklund working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Eklund dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Eklund.
Eklund lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eklund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Eklund unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Tharrier is rocked!
Tharrier taking shots to the head.
Eklund pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tharrier is still in real trouble! Can Eklund finish him?
Eklund with the ground and pound from mount.
Eklund lands a big elbow - Tharrier is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tharrier is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
A relieved looking Sven Eklund thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Montreal RD 3     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Du Mahss tries to bum rush Tharrier with a series of wild strikes but Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Mahss throws a hook but Tharrier blocks it.
Du Mahss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Du Mahss misses the target.
Tharrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Du Mahss looks to land a combination but Tharrier avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Tharrier misses its target.
Du Mahss looks to throw the jab but Tharrier is out of range.
Du Mahss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Du Mahss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses.
Du Mahss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tharrier.
A nice side step and Du Mahss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Du Mahss catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Du Mahss tests Tharrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Du Mahss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Du Mahss thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Du Mahss blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Du Mahss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Du Mahss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
Du Mahss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Du Mahss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tharrier with a body shot.
Du Mahss lands a right hook to the body.
Du Mahss moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier swings widly with a right hand
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Du Mahss.
Tharrier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Du Mahss misses with a right hand
and Tharrier counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Du Mahss has been cut.
A big right from Du Mahss misses.
Du Mahss throws a series of punches but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Du Mahss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Du Mahss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Du Mahss throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tharrier 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Du Mahss is out of range.
Du Mahss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Du Mahss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Du Mahss takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Du Mahss throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Du Mahss saw that one coming.
Tharrier misses the body punch
and Du Mahss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tharrier takes one on the button.
Du Mahss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tharrier slips under a jab from Du Mahss.
Tharrier takes a swing at Du Mahss's ribcage but misses.
Du Mahss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Du Mahss scores with a punch to the head.
Tharrier catches Du Mahss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Du Mahss misses with a right hand
and Tharrier counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Du Mahss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Du Mahss throws out the jab. #T3#
A good leg kick by Tharrier.
Du Mahss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tharrier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tharrier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tharrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Tharrier both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Du Mahss's cut even more.
Tharrier pounces like a tiger and cracks Du Mahss with a vicious hook! Du Mahss is down but not out! Tharrier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: Montreal RD 2     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Good work by Bones as he checks the leg kick.
Tharrier sets himself, and Bones steps forward looking for the clinch! Tharrier avoids it this time.
Tharrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
A punch combination from Bones misses.
Bones lands a body shot.
Bones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Tharrier tried to counter with a leg kick but Bones avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier avoids the body shot from Bones.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Bones checks it.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Tharrier pushes him away.
Tharrier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Bones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that Bones avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bones prevents Tharrier from breaking the clinch.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bones.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position. #T2#
Bones has Tharrier pushed against the cage.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Bones lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bones.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bones digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Tharrier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Tharrier tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Tharrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones scores with a hook to the body.
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Bones leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bones just leaning against Tharrier, taking a breather.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Bones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
Tharrier misses with a combination #CL2#
and Bones counters by moving into the clinch.
Bones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tharrier up against the cage.
Tharrier wants to break free but Bones has control.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Bones.
Bones lands a right hand.
Tharrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones taking a breather.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bones prevents Tharrier from breaking the clinch.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Jon Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Bones.
Good body shot from Bones.
Bones tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Bones lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Bones has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier. #T2#
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
Tharrier is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Tharrier is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Bones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Bones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Bones.
Bones lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bones is pushing Tharrier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bones'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.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones is controlling him.
Bones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Tharrier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bones.
Bones presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bones.
Bones lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage.
Bones slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bones checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Bones's leg but Bones calmly moves out of range.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
Tharrier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tharrier cracks Bones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bones.
Tharrier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tharrier on the side of the head.
Bones avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier tried to score with a low kick but Bones checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bones throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Bones slips under a jab.
Bones throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Bones scores with a body shot. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tharrier 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 Bones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tharrier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones throws a looping overhand right but Tharrier ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tharrier.
Jon Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones misses the shot to the body.
Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bones takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bones. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Bones moves into the clinch.
Tharrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones avoiding damage.
Bones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bones stalling.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
Tharrier tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Bones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Bones digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Bones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Bones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Bones.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Bones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bones tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Bones has Tharrier pushed against the cage.
Bones pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bones 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!

 

Event: Montreal RD 1     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tharrier! Junior is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thom Tharrier!

 

 
 
 
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